THE 5.0.H.O. NEWSLETTER REFLECTIONS SEPTEMBER 1982 VOL. XIV NO. IX

P.O. BOX 3571 , CALFORNIA 92103 _l POINT LOMA TOUR l jw~ October 23, 1982 Jw~

Turn-of-the-century buildings can be visited during three­ The tour route will encompass the Thursday Club (a l 920's era women's club); the Mills Mansion (a past Designer's hour bus tour s of San Diego 's Point Loma area on Showcase house across from the former site of Sunset Cliffs Saturday, October 23, 1982. The bus tours , 9 a.m. to noon Garden); t_heBridges/ Timken Estate (built by the family of and I p.m. to 4 p.m. , will be supplemented by brief walking the "RoHer Bearing King" who have been so generous to San tours of Point Loma College, site of Madame Tingley 's Diego's fine arts); the Jennings House (the oldest existing Theosophical Institute , and open homes in such diverse residence in Point Loma); and the Reuben H. Fleet Mansion styles as Victorian, craftsman, and pseudo­ (home of the aerospace industry pioneer) . Oriental. Deadline for reservations for the Point Loma Tour are due Tiu~ tour opens with a slide show at Point Loma College by October 9, 1982. The price is $9 for members, $10 for l t the heyday of the Theosophical Institute , followed by non-members . Please send check and reservation form to: a'wa lking tour of the grounds , including Madame Tingley's residence , the A,.B. Spalding residence (sporting goods SOHO , c/ o 1062 Albion, San Diego, CA 92106. For further manufacturer) , the first Greek Theater built in the United information , call SOHO at 297-9327. States , and mis_cellaneous cottages . Established in 1897 by Madame Katherine A. Tingley , the Universal Brotherhood and Theosophical Society once occupied 50 Moorish / Egyptian buildin gs on 130 acres. Only IO of the original buildings now remain. A Greek Theater with terraced steps and parallel colonnades still exists as do two of the octagonal structures. The institu te was closed down in 1941. At another tour stop, participants can walk through the Neresheimer-Tingley House (also called the Sunshine House or Silvergate Mansion) . This house was closely associated with the Theosophica l Society. It was built in 1903 by Emil August Neresheimer, one of the founding j members of the society, as his personal residence. Madame '5 Tingley, who later owned the house for 24 years , used it as en <> the "Sunnyside" dormitory for young ladies in conjunction 1 with the Theosopical school. The house has finely preserved ~ vernacu lar Victorian arch itecture , reflecting the same style £ 0 as was used in the Theosophical buildings. 0 ..c: Also on the tour, the Mannasse/ Schiller subdiv ision ll.. i :les samp les of craftsman , prairie-style, shingle-style, a alifornia bungalo w-style houses. J.S. Mannasse and Sch iller, majo r San Diego developers at the turn -of-the­ If you are interested in volunteering to help host, tour guide, century came from two of the oldest families in San Diego or anyth ing else that may be needed for coordinating this Cou nty. The Mannasse rancho occupied land where the tour, please leave your name and numb er with SOHO at Wild Animal Park is today. 297-9327. RESERVATION COUPON IS ON PAGE 3 Saks Returns Furniture Restoration Workshops The furniture loaned to Saks Fifth A venue has been returned and it was greatly appreciated by the company. It was used in their Charity Window for one week as a Scheduled Victorian exhibit. This loan was coordinated by Patrick THE THREE R's - RESTORATION, RENOVATION '-----' Byland, Saks Visual Merchandising Director, and Claire AND REHABILITATION Kap lan, SOHO's Volunteer Chairperson. Besides the two cherry wood pieces, Victorian paintings were loaned by Pat A series of six Restoration Workshops have been scheduled Sk idmore and a marble top tab le by Alice Crittenden. by SOHO. The series will be on Wednesday evenings beginning with the first meeting on October 13, 1982. They will begin at 7:30 p.m . and end at 9:30 p.m. These workshops will consist of informal presentations, including some slide presentations and will end with House adequate time for a question and answer session. Listed below are the dates and subject for each class of the series . Is For Sale The first meeting is scheduled to meet at Senlis Cottage , SOHO office, Heritage Park. Subsequent meeting places For information , call Carol Pappas at 582-1193. may change. October 13, 1982 - Registration, Approaching Restoration, What Style Is It?, Researching the House. (Presented by Pat Schaelchlin) October 20, 1982 - Role of the Architect, How to choose contractor and project coordinator - presented by Marc Tarasuck A.I.A. October 27, 1982 - Structural Evaluation, exterior repairs­ presented by Rurik Kallas November 3, 1982 - Interior repairs and finishes, moldings, etc. (Rurik Kallas) November 10, 1982 - How to select appropriate interior colors, wall coverings and furnishings - presented by Mary Joralmon . November 17, 1982 - Personal dilemmas - building codes, new tax incentives, etc. REFLECTIONS The series of workshops is availab le for the low cost of Nancy Roberts Editor $12.50 . If you are interested in participating in this helpfu l SOHO OFFICERS 1981- 1982 workshop please fill out the coupon and enclose your check . (Make checks payable to SOHO). Michae l Sull iva n President Cathy Grig,hy Executive Vice Presidenr Matt Potter Vice Presidenr o/ Governmental Affairs r------~Yes, I would like to be parti~ate in the SOHO TH REE R's Bruce Herms Vice Presidenr of Educat ion Restoration Workshops beginning on Wednesday, October Secretary Mary De ll Worthington 13, 1982 and ending November 17, 1982. Sally John, Treasurer Name ______SOHO BOARD OF DIRECTORS Address ______Ron Campm:1i Kathy Cog en C lare Crane C hri stin<: Fauiknt:r Phone Number ______Caro le Fn..:k Cathy Grigsb) Bruc e Herm, Sally J ohns Mail coupon and check to: M. Joralmon, Workshop Mary Jora lman J an Kitchel Coordinator, ///6 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA 92/ /8. Car~ ! 1.indt:mtild.,;r Matt Potter Donna Rq: an Pat Schat:lchlin ------Pat Skidmor e M icha t:I Sul li\·:111 Mary Dell Worthington .loc .I one, l' .O . Bn., .1571 San D iego . CA 92 10.1 (714) 297-9127 The SOHU ncws iettc r i, pub li,hcd monthly . l.cttcr, t,i the Ed itor are welcomed. Anick , and , or photograph, oi' inten :,t t,i SOHO 1 mrrnh Pr~ rtnci friend<-rtn· rP'"'·' Pf1 1 h 11... 1 ·"-t;c.. .t11' · 1' !l'' P 11 r~10 .. rt

Page 2 The Tiffiny Restaurant in Heritage Park will have box General Meeting lunches available for purchase. For the price of $3.95 you can purchase a box lunch that includes fried chicken or a Election of Officers & Board beef, turkey or tuna sandwich; potatoe salad, roll, hard September 25, Heritage Park boiled egg, piece of seasonal fruit, and a pastry. By Michael Sullivan ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1982, the Save Our Heritage National Trust Organisation will be celebrating another change of command. Yes, another year has flown by and it is once again time to elect a new President, Officers, and Board of Honor Awards Directors. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for the 1983 Honor Awards to be presented in The celebration will take place at Heritage Park in Old May 1983, in Washington, D.C., at the 37th Annual Town. The picnic in the park with friends and relatives will Membership Meeting. A $500 stipend, funded by the Rust­ give our membership a chance to meet the people who have Oleum Corporation of Vernon Hills, Illinoi s, will sacrificed many hours for preservation of our historical accompany each honor award . The Louise du Pont heritage . How to get involved in our community and effect Crowninshield Memorial Award, which may be presented changes in a positive manner will be on the agenda for annually to one person with a stipend of $2,500, and discussion. Refreshments will be available; beer and wine at Certificates of Commendation for Public Officials are low prices and non-alcoholic beverages . Cookies and other included within the Honor Awards Program. goodies provided by members are encouraged. Through the awards program the National Trust, with the sponsorship of the Rust-Oleum Corporation, recognizes significant achievements by individuals and organizations active in the preservation , rehabilitation, restoration or interpretation of the built and maritime environments and cultural landscapes in the United States . Deadline for nominations is January 15, 1983. For information on eligibility and criteria, and to request a nomination form, please write: 1983 Honor Awards Program, National Trust for Historic Preservation, 1785 Massachusetts Avenue, N .W., Washington, D.C., 20036.

l ------·POINT LOMA RESERVATION FORM I This event is just in the planning stages and if you have a hot idea for the celebration or would like to participate in the NOTE : The tour begins at Point Loma College. You may I planning, please feel free to call either Mary Joralmon or park your car in the parking lot there. The college is located I Michael Sullivan. We would love to have your help. Michael at 3900 Loma Land Drive, three blocks west of Catalina I can be reached at 282-500 I and Mary can be reached at 435- Boulevard. J 6108. Give us a call, and we will make sure you have a great Yes, I want to go on the SOHO Point Loma Bus/ Walking I time. Tour on Saturday, October 23, 1982. Enclosed is my check I The Nominating Committee has made the following for the following person(s). (Please make check payable to I recommendations for next year's officers and board S.O.H.O.). of directors members: Name(s): ______President: Cathy Grigsby Exec. Vice President: Mary Joralmon V.P. Governmental Affairs: Michael Sullivan V.P. Education: Bruce Herms Address: ______Secretary: Jan Kitchel Treasurer: David Goldberg City, State, Zip: ______Board of Directors: Alternates: Te lephone: ______Gwen McFarland Pat Skidmore Diane Shade Claire Kaplan Caro l Heepke Pat Schaelch lin David Hutchinson Jerilyn Jones Bill Bolen SOHO Member $9 Non -Member $/0 anor Bolen Matt Potter Please schedule me for the /of/owing tour: (Circle one) re Crane Bruce Herms Michael Sullivan Cathy Grigsby Morning: 9 a.m. to Noon Mary Jora_lmon Jan Kitchel Afternoon: 1 p.m . to 4 p.m. David Goldberg L------Page 3 The more one looks for common sense in the Hahn deal, the Downtown Is less one finds. The Hahn and Trimble show goes to the City Council on September 21, 1982. SOHO's position is: get serious and get a developer. This project is a mess. Hahn has Restless Again no respect for our heritage and no respect for San Diego. Good developers are out there and can be found. It's not to0 By Michael Sullivan late and once Hahn has bought the bonds there is nothing t What has Ernie and Gerry come up with this time? Once stop the City Council from terminating the agreemen� again, it's the dog and pony show of Gerry Trimble and SOHO stands for Save Our Heritage, and that is what we Ernie Hahn. This time, only a couple weeks after Hahn's want to see in the downtown redevelopment of our city demands jeoparidized the entire Horton Plaza Shopping where some of our oldest buildings are located. Center, Hahn will become the bond buyer to release the city If you have had enough, write or call your Council from his own demands for a $4 million loan repayment. representative at 202 West C Street, San Diego, CA 9210[ If Hahn is buying up the bonds, why did he ask the city to or come to the council meeting on September 21 and tell the repay the $4 million loan? When the bonds are sold Hahn council how you feel. They will listen to your comments and will turn in his trust deeds on his 3½ blocks of downtown everyone who wishes to speak will be heard. which is in the Horton Redevelopment area. While making A dosing comment: One afternoon after several hours in more revenue from the interest on the bonds and freedom the Council Chambers I rode the elevator down with one of from taxes as a land owner in downtown, Hahn has San Diego's most respected newspeople. After meeting that absolutely no financial interests in the downtown project. day, I asked the reporter why more emphasis wasn't being Thus, it will be much easier for him to hide-out in his Aero put on the coverage of the Horton redevelopment saga. The Drive office and never be heard from downtown again. reply went something like this: "No one cares about Surely, the city is to blame for this mess. They sit by and downtown anymore--our viewers are bored with the whole allow Hahn to come up with new wrinkles every week or so. thing." Are you really unconcerned? Please express your This has been the pattern for the past ten years. How much feelings to your representatives--action is all we have left. more can the city stand? Hahn has massaged the agreement Come out and show the Council how you feel. I hope to see to build Horton Plaza to death. He has managed to destroy you on the 12th floor, 202 C Street. Call the City most of downtown and never presented even the working Clerk's office at 236-6420 for exact time of the item on the drawings for this project to the city. agenda. If I was watching "General Hospital" I would expect to see this fantasycontinue for this long-you can tune in and out of Horton Redevelopment and the story lines never change. To Be SOHO It's a nightmare to the concerned citizen. Horton Plaza Redevelopment is an embarrassment to the President citizens of San Diego. If the mayor is trying to make San By Michael Sullivan Diego a better place to live, he ought to try living here for Being President of SOHO has truly been an experience. I awhile. Serious Wilson backers are finally coming out of the used to be just another pretty face in the front row of the closet and are realizing that this agreement with Hahn has City Council chambers. After another entire year of delays cost the city millions of dollars in delays and most of the in redevelopment, the Council calls me by my first name. city's credibility. It's impossible to ride the elevator with Gerry Trimble or Ernest Hahn without provoking comments. Now the people at city hall nod in acknowledgement, knowing I'm With a dustbowl in our finest city and a nine-projector slide somebody, but not entirely sure who the Hawaiian shirt presentation in the Spreckles theater, Hahn is further than and cordory-coated radical who protests every delay and ever from developing Horton Plaza. These smoke screens keeps screaming for the salvation of the Lyceum Theater are to keep attention away from the fact that Hahn still exactly is. hasn't come up with the entire financing for the project which Hahn spokespersons now say will be open by March As long as the council members know and the mayor of 1985. recognizes me, I feel the job is getting done. My strategy has been to sit right on top of redevelopment and hope At the present, the only thing going on downtown in the that the pressure will keep the redevelopment agency on redevelopment area is the Lyceum Theater. This small, their toes. Unfortunately, the salvation of the Lyceum intimate theater has been bringing people into our blighted may soon be forsaken by the Council for cave in the downtown for the past five years. The only help it will get basement of Hahn's fantasy European rat race Horton from redevelopment is it will be pushed into history and be Plaza. replaced by a cave in the gutters of the Hahn development. The city will be spending $7 million plus interest on the The real pleasure to this job has been the people. That bonds to rebuild it, if they do rebuild it at all. It's our the motivation to keep going. This year has been SOHO position that it not be torn down at all. wonderful and the members of have made it wonderful. I owe a tremendous debt to many people and I'd like to take this opportunity at the end of my term to thank them. Carol Lindemulder - Lalk aboul a hard act Lofollow. Carol Ron Campnell - Ron has been our representative on the helped guide me Lhrough Lhefirsl wobbly months in office old Gaslamp Quarter Association Board. He kepl a and direcled me Lhrough Lhe smoke screens of downtown skeptical look at the Quarter to make sure that guidelines redevelopmenl. She served SOHO for Lwo years her pasl were adhered to and that our Board was well informed on term and has accumulaLed Lhree years as President, an all the "gossip" in Gaslamp. unprecedenled event in SOHO hisLory. When Lhe Rollercoaster in Belmonl Park was aboul to be razed, she Pat Schaelchlin - Pat has made so many contributions to came to the rescue and became the President of Lhe Save Lhis city, she should be mayor. Pal almost singlehandedly the Coaster Committee. She has coordinated this save the Rowing Club and has given our town the Loa preservalion effort with the Mission Beach Merchants and Jolla Heritage Square (see the article in the August issue Councilman Mike Gotch's office. of San Diego Home and Garden magazine); a contribution which any major corporation would be Cathy Grigsby - Cathy has been my back-up as Executive proud of. Vice President this year and has been an excellent example of versitality. She has been there everytime I've needed Carol Frick - Carol and her husband Arthur has made help and she has done a great job of providing the ideas another little Frick this year and we are looking forward to which have made this organization stronger in this past Carol's active return. year. Ja~ Kitchel - Jan has been all over SOHO this'~'r"doing Matt Potter - Wildman Matt--if you want to see young almost every activity, involved in the tours and helping men turn gray, just mention Matt's name at CCDC, or for out on nearly every committee . a better reaction, try it on the mayor. Matt has provided me Claire Kaplan - I think Claire has been on the phone since with the ammumuon to keep CCDC and the 1969--and all for SOHO. Claire has been our most Redevelopment Agency honest and the inspiration to dedicated volunteer. She has organized the volunteers for keep on top of the biggies. Senlis Cottage, the hosts and hostesses for the tours, and Bruce Herms - What can one say about this man--he has made the phone calls which helps keep SOHO alive and been exceptional. As Vice President of Education, he has she provides the organization to our lives as provided our membership with a full year of terrific tours­ preservationists which makes it possible to voice our -tours which covered most of historic Southern California opinions at functions we're asked to attend. and every area of San Diego, offered to our membership at Neddy Scarry-Neddy has provided my all-time favorites to low prices. Bruce can't be thanked enough. (Don't miss our events. As Refreshment Committee chairperson, she the upcoming Point Loma Home Tour on October 23) has provided the chocolate chip cookies which keep my pants so snuggly on my hips. I can hardly wait for the general meeting on September 25. Sally Johns - As treasurer, Sally has singlehandedly kept Alice Crittenden - Alice has virtually kept our SOHO solvent and able to make substantial contributions membership together. Without Alice's help, we would be to the preservation of our heritage. so confused we wouldn't know who is coming and who is Mary Dell Worthington - Mary Dell came to our rescue in gone. a mid-term crisis and in the midst of her doctorate studies . I hope I haven't left anyoneoul. There are so many people She has given her time at a moment when her time is who have done so much for SOHO this past year and I incredibly valuable. want to thank them all. The true value of a year in office is Joe Jones - Joe Jones has been a tour guide on, I think, working with these people. If you haven't yet had the every tour we have had this past year. If he wasn't giving pleasure, I'd like LO express to you just how wonderful it away the SOHO Lady this September 25, he surely would really is. No one works you "that hard" and the more be a candidate again. Joe has been a vertebrate in SOHO's people who participate in Lhe events, Lhe easier and Lhe backbone. He's been one of the staples of the organization more fun il is. I haven't been to a commiuee meeLing yet and Lhis year he will be sneaking away for a well deserved which hasn'L been rewarding and compleLely enjoyable. resl. We still have your phone number Joe. I hope I'll see SOHO is Lhe people, and I want to extend my heartfell Joe on the Train Tour next year. Lhanks to the enlire membership for their support. rm looking forward Lo more news from our "newsmakers" Pat Skidmore - Pat is a founding member of SOHO and and I can assure you we will auain our goals in Saving came back this year to chair the nominating committee Our Heritage. and has done an excellent job. She also helped as a tour guide during National Preservation Week. Mary Joralmon - Mary has been involved in so much this year, it's almost impossible to list them all. Her help on the Lours and the major events this year hs been invaluable. Mary has organized an excellent series of Seminars on historic restoration.

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(Reprinted from the 8/ 15/82 Los Angeles Times) Rollercoaster It's not every day that a 14,850 square foot house is free for THE BELMONT ROLLERCOASTER is on its way the taking but that's the case with the Pepperdine University salvation! The Public Facilities and Recreation Commit...__,., president's mansion on Budlong Avenue in Southwest Los of the City Council has approved the preliminary Angeles. development agreement of the Save the Coaster Committee and all that is needed is the approval of the full City Council. Last year, Crenshaw Christian Center Church of Los On Monday, August 23, the City Council will take the Angeles County acquired the property from the university matter into consideration. Approval of the lease and and now plans to build a sanctuary to hold just under 10,000 development agreement is expected. people on the site. The Save the Coaster Committee, headed by past SOHO Attorney Ernest M. Tavernier said the church has had a j facility on Crenshaw Boulevard for several years but it has President Carol Lindemulder, has done a fantastic ob of been "bulging at the seams" so by building the sanctuary, organization and preparation for these hearings and their "they can hold two services a day to accommodate up to expertise has shown in the presentations. Rave reviews 18,000 people." came from PF&R Committee members Mike Gotch and . Councilor was also impressed. To do this, though, the house must go. "Crenshaw church Dick Murphy expressed an interest in the eventual will allow someone to take it at no cost," Tavernier, who is operation of the restored rollercoaster, however, the handling the church's legal concerns, said. All someone has immediate plans call for only restoration of the coaster and to do is cart it away. the establishment of a beach area community museum. The museum will include photos and memorabilia of the beach "It appears that it can be moved, "Tavernier continued. "It's structurally sound. It would have to be cut in half and put communities development and artifacts which are directly related to those areas of San Diego. The museum will be back together, and it would need a new foundation." portable and available for community activities and provide The 18-room, U-shaped mansion was built in 1912 by a new historical look at the beach areas of our city. Joseph Patrick Connolly at a cost of $75,000--"a huge amount of money then," Tavernier pointed out. Work could begin as early as Ocotber 1, 1982. Donations of materials and labor have been provided by the California George Pepperdine, founder of the Western Auto Supply Conservation Corps, Arise Scaffolding Inc., Frazee Pa Company, bought the house the house and 35 acre site in a and Wallcovering, Les Nation (Project Supervisor or' quiet residential district, now known as Vermont Knolls, for Construction), KPRI and KOGO radio stations, $150,000. Pepperdine purchased the property for the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, American Society of establishment of a Christian college. Interior Designers/Industry Foundation, Associated The mansion was used at first for administrative needs, then Builders and Contractors of San Diego, Evaristo Graffic for holding classes, community and social events, student Design, Gerald Garner and Associates (A.S.L.A.), Get It On housing and, finally, for housing the college's presidents. Shop, Giant Photo, Highlander Mens Shop, Hamels Sports Center, jean Kramer, Luce, Foward, Hamilton and Scripps An upstairs bathroom, one bedroom and French doors in Attorneys, Monterey Mining Company, Roger Tilton the breakfast room are the only major changes made since it Films, Inc., San Diego Fence Company, American Coaster became college property. It was declared a city historic­ Enthusiasts (ACE), Randy Rasmussen Engineering, Roller cultural monument in 1978. Coaster Buffs International (RCBI), William Cobb and Ruthann Lehrer, executive director of the Los Angeles Associates and, of course, The Save Our Heritage Conservancy said that the "interior has very fine wood work, Organization. These contributions of materials and Services a magnificent mahogany dining room with built-in leaded add up to nearly $21,000. glass buffet, grand fireplaces and antique light fixtures." Its Don't be left out. If you or your company or organization architecture was described at Mission style. would like to assist in this historic restoration project, please The Conservancy is helping in relocation of the mansion. contact the Save The Coaster Committee at: P.O. Box The biggest incentive is that "it's free-�a donation," Lehrer 83067, San Diego, CA 92138 or you can phone Carol said. "It's a fine old house. It's a real opportunity." Lindemulder at 295-6188. Out of the 27 rollercoasters built by Prior/ Church between 1905 and 1933 only three remain. Tavernier said that he would be "glad to talk to anybody The Dragon Coaster in Playland, Rye, New York; the Gian who's slightly interested." He can be reached at 1695 West Dipper in the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and our Giant Crescent Avenue, Suite 202, Anaheim. Dipper/ Earthquake in Mission Beach. The restoration of the Mission Beach rollercoaster will be the firstof its kind · the United States. Don't delay--become part of this uniqlft--" effort. Information about t-shirts and how you can own a piece of the rollercoaster is available at 295-6188.

Page 6 Code as a significant tool for the preservation of designated Chicago Rewrites historical structures. Approval of the passage of SB 1666 (Mills) in order to Building Code ensure that all state agency review cases affecting designated historical landmarks obtain the counsel of the State Historical Building Code before final determinations are According to the Urban Conservation Report ( 6-15-82) to made on these cases. facilitate adaptive reuse and housing rehabilitation, the city of Chicago has approved major changes in its building code. Support of the concept of professional management and For the first time, the code makes a distinction between assured protection of California's recently completed Prime requirements for new and old buildings. It's expected to Bicentennial Project, the Historic State Capitol and its make rehab easier and cheaper. surrounding complex. The conference also requested that the Legislature consider the potential of including the East Among the most significant changes is elimination of the Wing annex of the State Capitol and the Capitol grounds 50% rule. This said to a rehabber: "If your renovation costs within the scope of the State Capitol Commission. equa l 50% of the cost of the home , you must make the entire structure--not merely the part you are fixing up--conform to Opposition of AB952 as permanently injurious to decades of new construction standards ." Now a new chapter written progress in insuring the preservation and survival of especially for rehab tolerates archaic--but still adequate-­ California's non-renewable archaeological resources for the building materials and methods, and thus is more enligthenment and enjoyment of all its citizens. AB952 , if sympathetic to older buildings. A copy of the new rehab passed, would no longer require a special environmental code is avai lab le from the Department of Inspectional impact report for significant effects of development projects Services, Public Affair s Director, City Hall, Room 803-C, upon archaeological resources, thereby diluting expert 121 North LaSa lle, Chicago, IL 60602. input regarding these resources . Also from the Urban Conservation Report: The Conference delegates also resolved to the Congress of the United States to support national preservation policies Having seen the city's housing supply squeezed by in the most cost-effective manner and to support the downtown development, San Francisco's planning appropriation of $30 million for the National Historic department began last year to squeeze back. Under the Preservation Fund in fiscal year 1983. "Office of Housing Production Program" a developer must create 400 square feet of residential space for every 250 feet SOHO encourages its members to contact their of new office space. The housing may be brand new, or representatives in support of the Historic Preservation renovated units in deteriorating or vacant structures. The Conference's resolutions. If you don't know who your rationale: people who come to the city to take jobs in the new representative is, you can find out from the County skyscrapers must have a place to live, and existing residents Registrar of Voters. shouldn't be driven out. Bonuses are offered for producing housing that people with modest incomes can afford . If, for example, a developer is required to produce 234 units, he may get away with producing half that number if he builds or renovates Welcome New government -assisted housing affordable to low or moderate income fami lies. A three-for-one credit is offered for each unsubsidized unit affordable to moderate income families; a Me01bers four-for-one credit for each low-income unit produced Mr. & Mrs. Archie Himlie without public subsidy. Pat and Margaret Sullivan Jeff Hunt C.P .A. Reports Katherine & Kevin Kramer Remember, a gift membership makes the perfect gift for Froni Conference birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and any other occasion. (The following is reprinted from the California Preservation, courtesy of Californians for Preservation Action , of which SOHO is a member). Some results from the 1982 Annual Historic Preservation Conference held in Oakland in May are as follows: Support of SBl665 (Mills) which was introduced to · maintain the effectiveness of the State Historical Building

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