Category Archives: History

A Brief History of Mission Dolores Park

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Gail Burns

It took a long time for Mission Dolores Park to become the city park we know today. Thousands of years ago the native peoples of the Ohlone tribe chose the area for its sunny weather and access to natural resources. … Continue reading →

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Remembering Our 2016 Block Party

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Gail Burns

On Saturday, October 8 more than 100 neighbors attended DHIC’s annual block party!  We enjoyed food, entertainment, hearing from our local elected officials and of course, The Great Raffle!  Scott Wiener (our District 8 supervisor and State Senatortor-elect) and Jane Kim (District 4 … Continue reading →

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Popular History Corner

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Gail Burns

Nothing informs our future better than understanding our past. The DHIC History Corner at the Block Party encouraged neighbors to share stories and details about our landscape and buildings past and present.

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Dolores Heights History Exhibit 2016

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Gail Burns

by Hans Kolbe For our 2016 Block Party on October 8, we have put together quite a collection of photos, articles, and personal items depicting the history (ancient and modern) of Dolores Heights and Dolores Park.  Part of the history of … Continue reading →

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