No Ordinary Lemon Grove
40 acres of land near Balboa Park belonging to James Monroe Hartley was originally intended to be a lemon grove. The task ahead was daunting and eventually Hartley's North Park was turned into San Diego's first commercial and residential district in 1911 by his son Jack and another member of James' extended family. This is how North Park came to be.
Searching through this neighborhood of San Diego, California real estate, your eyes will be met by different architectural styles that influenced the residences of the community. When you look for North Park homes for sale, you will probably stumble upon some great finds. David Owen Dryden designed a lot of homes in Morley Field. Quaint homes built in California and Craftsman Bungalow styles line the neighborhood. In other areas, you'll find a host of homes crafted in the design of different eras.
People with different backgrounds get along fabulously here. Asians, African-Americans, Latinos and Caucasians make up a good portion of North Park's population. The heterogeneity of the community is also evident in businesses one finds in the area. Residents can often be found walking the streets of 30th and University which is the heart and soul of the community. In the evening the bars, nightclubs, and restaurants in this strip are brimming with patrons painting the town red.
The arts are also in full swing in this community. Just take a look at Ray Street and see the homage for yourself. On the second Saturday night of each month, Ray at Night is held. You can enjoy a nice glass of wine paired with delicious cheese and music as you revel at some works of art in the galleries here. After all that activity, you can just take it easy in your lovely North Park home.
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