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How the neighborhoods got their names
2012-01-30 17:44:00 Did you ever wonder why some of the city’s neighborhoods got their names? Some of them are self-explanatory – Lakeview, South Loop, River North – but others are kind of strange. Since I’m a giant nerd, I decided to research popular neighborhoods’ names and include it in this weeks ‘Did You Know, Chicago?’. Pilsen This... Read more »
Is Pullman really one of America's great neighborhoods?
2011-10-05 14:21:00 The American Planning Association has select Chicago’s Pullman neighborhood as one of its Great Places in America for 2011: Pullman’s timeless features have contributed to the renaissance of this handsome former company town. An experiment in industrial order and community planning, the neighborhood features a design that was intelligent in 1880 and “smart” today. The... Read more »
In Chicago, even wealthy black families live in poor neighborhoods
2011-08-08 23:15:00 Unlike the Jeffersons, affluent minority families aren’t always “movin’ on up.” A new study of recently released census data shows that wealthy black and Hispanic families often live alongside much poorer neighbors. White families in Chicago making more than $75,000 a year live in neighborhoods where only 7.6 percent of their neighbors make considerably less...
Chicago's once-hot neighborhoods: Washington Park
2011-06-01 20:59:00 Back in June of 2006 YoChicago spotlighted eight neighborhoods as Chicago's hottest hottest neighborhoods. At the time, Yo's reporter wrote: At first glance, an observer might see only a desolate landscape of boarded-up stores, vacant lots and blatant drug dealing, but, like nearby Woodlawn, Washington Park is perhaps a diamond in the rough. When I've taken a closer look at Washington Park I've seen the "desolate landscape of boarded-up stores, vacant lots and blatant drug dealing" and what I've seen sparkling in the rough was broken wine bottles and windshield glass. The park itself is a separate story. It's one of Chicago's great treasures, well-maintained, enjoyed by many and largely free of the gang activity that plagued it years...
GN Book Excerpt - - Gardeners Who Make A Difference In Their Neighborhoods
2011-05-23 20:45:00 GN Book Excerpt - - Gardeners Who Make A Difference In Their Neighborhoods
Number of homes listed for rent in downtown neighborhoods falls again
2011-05-13 21:31:00 Another Friday brings another low number of downtown homes listed for rent on the MLS. At this time last year, 1,350 condos, townhomes, and single-families in 14 downtown ZIP codes were available; as of this morning, there are 817. Leading the 182 homes listed in the last 7 days is a three-bedroom / three-bath on the 43rd floor of Park Tower, 800 N Michigan Ave. At $21,900, it's the second most expensive rental in the city. The unit features unobstructed views of the lake to the east, stone and hardwood finishes, a master suite with an Italian steam room and huge walk-in shower, a state-of-the-art kitchen, an upscale sound system, and motorized shades. Renters also get access to all...
Chicago's Real Haunted Houses and Neighborhoods
2010-10-19 17:07:00 From the Fort Dearborn Massacre to the Eastland Disaster and beyond, Chicago has much tragedy in its past. And from tragedy comes the ghostly tales of those who lost their lives, yet aren't quite ready to move on to whatever comes next.
Investing in our Neighborhoods: Quench owner expands to offer fresh foods
2010-08-26 18:59:00 I was born on the south side of Chicago. And after a two year stint in Justice (don't ask - too far), I came back to the South Side and now a home owner. No, I am not in Bronzeville, the hip, fabulous historic neighborhood, (despite the fact that my dissertation study is focused there), I am a Chatham resident. Driving down Cottage Grove, did you know that there is not a grocery store from 95th street until 69th? Thankfully, Target expanded their grocery line in April, but that is a long stretch of road not to have a grocery store. There is a Pete's Produce on 87th street, but that is closest to Stony Island. Chatham Food Market is...
New listings priced near half a million in seven Chicago neighborhoods
2010-08-23 23:54:00 Yesterday afternoon I pulled up a list of homes priced at or near $500,000 (a range of $490,000 to $510,000, if you must know), that have been on the MLS for no more than 30 days. Here are seven examples of homes currently on the market for a half-million in neighborhoods spread across the city. South Loop: A 1,485 square-foot, two-bedroom / two-bath condo at The Columbian (pictured), 1160 S Michigan Ave. Features hardwood floors; marble and granite finishes; stainless steel appliances; and walk-in closets. Amenities and services include a door staff; a party room; a fitness center; a sun deck; and a dog run. Monthly assessments are $506. Walk Score: 95/100; Transit Score: 100/100. Listed by Michael Holtorf of...
Austin continues to lead Chicago neighborhoods in foreclosure filings
2010-06-14 22:04:00 The Austin community area came in first among in foreclosures in 2009 and continues to be the leader of the pack going into this year. According to the latest report from the Woodstock Institute, Austin saw 208 foreclosure filings in 1Q '10, down more than 27 percent from 1Q '09 but still ahead of all other community areas. In 2009 there were 948 foreclosure filings in Austin; Belmont Cragin followed with 934, and West Ridge with 800. Austin had 38,253 housing units in 2000 and was projected to have almost exactly the same amount by 2010, according to census figures hosted by the Metro Chicago Information Center. The 171 condos, townhomes, and single-families currently listed in Austin have a...
Drive-By Neighborhoods
2010-04-23 07:01:00 Get off the lake shore and the expressways! Take a safari into the vast, unknown interior of Chicago!
Neighborhoods
2010-04-11 07:01:00 Ask ten different people, and you may get ten different definitions of what makes up a Chicago neighborhood. All of them are correct.
North Mayfair named one of best "old-house neighborhoods"
2010-02-18 22:56:00 Looking for a cute old home? Try North Mayfair on the Northwest side near Pulaski and Elston, says This Old House magazine. The article about the 51 best old home neighborhoods in the U.S. reported that you could find a bungalow in the 'hood from abou $218,000. The neighborhood keeps in shape with the help of its North Maywood Improvement Agency, which helps keep out oversized developments and cleans up local parks. Pictures of the neighborhood look almost suburban and I love the effort the neighborhood is taking to keep some of the characer in the classic Chicago bungalows. Bungalows can be a fun alternative to new construction condos ifyou don't mind living a little further from the Loop or are...
These neighborhoods saw fatal shootings
2010-02-18 15:30:00 By Tracy SwartzRedEyeWest Garfield Park and Morgan Park each saw a fatal shooting in the last week. On Monday, a 25-year-old man was shot to death in the 4300 block of West Flournoy Street. A 20-year-old man was shot to death on Saturday in the 11200 block of South Hermosa Avenue, according to police information. This is the first homicide of the year for both West Garfield Park and Morgan Park, a RedEye analysis of preliminary police information found. Citywide, 11 homicides have been recorded so far this month. Chicago police recorded 25 homicides in February last year, RedEye found.For a look at the homicides in your area, go to the RedEye homicide map....
Oasis Of The Seas Announces 7 Godmothers For Their 7 Neighborhoods
2009-12-01 19:39:00 On November 7th, 2009 at 5:30pm the Oasis of the Seas had it’s formal naming ceremonies after it’s 6 years in planning and building. The naming ceremony was seen from all over the ship in all the 7 different neighborhoods. The main event was held in the Aqua Theater. There is a Godmother for each ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Oasis Of The Seas Announces 7 Godmothers For Their 7 Neighborhoods
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Wentworth Gardens struggles to bridge the gap between neighborhoods, gangs
2009-11-04 21:52:00 Beatrice Harris, resident leader at Wentworth GardensBeatrice Harris calls everybody baby. "How ya doin', baby?" "Hey, baby." "Don't worry about it, baby."She's earned the right. As one of the matriarchs of Chicago's Wentworth Gardens, she says she's had a tough job in the last few years, trying to make one community out of a divided complex. For years, Wentworth, a small housing development directly south of the White Sox stadium, served as a "relocation resource" in the Plan for Transformation. As Chicago tore down the massive high rises that were Wentworth's neighbors, like Stateway Gardens and the Robert Taylor Homes, Wentworth took in many of those displaced by the demolition. The low-rise development is a patchwork quilt of families from...
Most neighborhoods don't have registered block clubs
2009-10-30 19:12:00 Block clubs tackle a range of issues, from crime to development to zoning changes, and help improve the quality of neighborhood lifeFor a city that focuses heavily on neighborhood identities, Chicago isn't very street-wise.There are only 47 block clubs registered with the Chicago Police Department, according to a RedEye analysis of data posted to www.chicagopolice.org on Tuesday morning. Most neighborhoods don't have a registered block club, and there's not a registered club in the space west of Halsted Street to the suburbs, between Roosevelt Road and 47th Street.The police define block clubs as "groups of people who have homes and families on any given block in the city and have organized to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods."...
What's the personality of Chicago neighborhoods?
2009-10-26 14:17:00 RedEye used new research from the University of Toronto to estimate tics of famous Chicagoans, based on neighborhoods they've been known to haunt.Defining Chicago's neighborhood personality mapsChicago TribuneWhile Chicago's crosstown rivalry often displays itself in the world of sports, the split may run deeper than visceral attachments to the Cubbies or the Sox.According to newly developed personality maps, the Windy City is balkanized on a whole different level.People who view themselves as extroverted and agreeable tend to cluster on the South Side, while more experimental types with neurotic tendencies are living to the north and along the lake, the maps indicate. A sort of Bill Veeck versus Woody Allen divide."It always amazes me how patterns start to happen," said Kevin...
29 Neighborhoods. . . One Amazing Race!!!
2009-10-09 04:07:00 The largest event in the city of Chicago is finally here, the Chicago Marathon. This weekend, the city is being taken over by 40,000 plus runners that will make their way around 26.2 miles of Chicago. The Marathon Expo will be taking place at McCormick Place on Friday from 8:30-8:30pm and Saturday from 8:30-6:30pm. The two day Expo is free and open to the public. The expo showcases the newest designs in running gear and shoes, as well as the latest developments in sports, fitness, and nutrition. There will be free shuttles to the Expo from Chinatown, The Chicago Hilton, Columbus and Wacker, and Niketown. These shuttles also run from 8:30-8:30pm on Friday and 8:30am-6:30pm on Saturday. Sunday is the...
Prius Neighborhoods Found at Twitter, Facebook & At The Pump!
2009-06-17 22:42:00 The new Toyota Prius is about to land in a neighborhood near you!. Starting this week, Gas Station TV and Toyota Team up to Launch 'Prius Neighborhood,' the first-ever community-generated TV Program. The community relations program broadcasts consumer-generated local cause-related events at-the-pump screens while informing viewers about the new 2010 third-generation Prius. "Prius Neighborhood" submissions are available online.
Positive Cash Flowing Rentals in Good Neighborhoods
2009-01-22 04:31:00 Photo GalleryDescriptionFRESHLY REHABBED MANY TO CHOOSE BASE PAYMENT=$335.00* TAXES=$80.00 INSURANCE=$50.00 PROP MANAGEMENT $85.00 TOTAL= $550.00 CURRENT RENT=$850.00 POSITIVE CASH FLOW=$300.00*20% DOWN 7.5%APR X 30 YEAR FIXED 12.72% CAP RATE - 30% CASH ON CASH RETURN FeaturesBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 1Parking Spaces: 2Year Built: 1955Subdivision: RuskinLot Size: 83 x 116Garage Size: 1 carSchool District: hickman millsSquare Footage: 1000Agent Name: Nancy ReedyBroker: More Homes LLCLocation7614 e.113th St. Kansas City Mo 64134Powered by vFlyer.comvFlyer Id: 1956895
Terror in Surburia: Anti-Social Kids Wage Campaigns Against Neighborhoods
2008-12-31 13:59:00 Anti-Social Behavior of Young Children: Turns USA Small Towns into Disturbia A recent Dear Abby contained a plea from “Afraid in Wisconsin” who expressed concerns about the behavior of a new neighbor’s 11-yr-old son. This letter highlighted the plight of many who live in a suburbia across America: antisocial kids who terrorize their neighborhoods, and the inability ...
Veterinary Technician Jobs, Working In Neighborhoods, Animal Welfare, Profe
2008-09-04 01:29:00 Under general supervision provides technical veterinary services as an assistant to the Veterinarian in caring for the health and well being of animals and other related assigned duties. Pay Grade: AT-28 / Salary Range: $2,709 - $4,692/Mo. Essential Job Functions:Assists in providing regular and preventive health care and nursing for the animals;Conducts specialized analytical laboratory tests and examinations;Performs minor surgery and assists in major surgical and postmortem studies and analyses, ensuring Oklahoma State Department of Health regulations;Maintains animal hospital facility as concerns cleanliness and minor maintena nce;Develops and maintains veterinary and laboratory records;Orders and maintains drugs, materials and supplies;Assists in a variety of educational and cooperative programs;Responds to emergency calls on a twenty-four hour basis;Anesthetizes and restrains animals as required;Operates and maintains a variety of medical laboratory and x-ray equipment;Monitor...
Ko Olina residential neighborhoods, pictures and information
2008-06-02 19:31:00 Ko Olina is sometimes overlooked as a place to not only vacation, but to live year round. There are currently 5 different neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the resort and each of them have a different look and feel to them. Settings, architecture, amenities and price range all create different choices depending on what a person is looking for. What they all share in common is being located in the beautiful Ko Olina resort and all 5 communities will allow you to be members of the Ocean Club with access to the pools, tennis courts, gym and to receive discounts within the area. Located within 3 miles of Kapolei, Ko Olina offers convenient access to shopping but the relaxed atmosphere of living within walking distance to 4 gorgeous lagoons and miles of walking trails. As you drive in, you know you've arrived to a special place, and it is easy to understand why Disney has selected Ko Olina to build their first offsite Hotel property. &-nbsp; ...
By: Kapolei Today
Cloverdale, Deer Valley, Grove Park, Pine Lake are hottest neighborhoods
2008-05-30 20:56:00 Sales have been steady over the last few months, and some areas are selling exceptionally well right now. Here is a brief overview of the hottest subdivisions in the Dothan real estate market right now. Click on the neighborhood name for a map of homes for sale in that area. Cloverdale Cloverdale is really more of a neighborhood ...
Where else but in Pollock Pines...
2008-05-27 03:34:00 ... can you get beautiful rainy weather like this? No, I'm serious. It's about 45 degrees outside and wet. Lovely day to curl up with a book - or as in my case - a laptop. Considering being a neighbor and buying a home up here at 4000 feet? Browse these.
Where else but in Pollock Pines...
2008-05-27 03:34:00 ... can you get beautiful rainy weather like this? No, I'm serious. It's about 45 degrees outside and wet. Lovely day to curl up with a book - or as in my case - a laptop. Considering being a neighbor and buying a home up here at 4000 feet? Browse these.
Another Reason to Buy Real Estate in Sacramento
2008-05-24 15:04:00 Just the other day, I spoke to a client who is getting married this weekend and will be buying a home to start their lives together in our very own Sacramento. If you're raising a family here in Sacramento, you're in good company. Best Life editors just ranked Sacramento the 29th best city to raise a child.Read all about it here. The results were based on the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, FBI, American Association of Museums, National Center for Health Statistics, and the American Bar Association.
Another Reason to Buy Real Estate in Sacramento
2008-05-24 15:04:00 Just the other day, I spoke to a client who is getting married this weekend and will be buying a home to start their lives together in our very own Sacramento. If you're raising a family here in Sacramento, you're in good company. Best Life editors just ranked Sacramento the 29th best city to raise a child.Read all about it here. The results were based on the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for Education Statistics, FBI, American Association of Museums, National Center for Health Statistics, and the American Bar Association.
Highlands Ranch Real Estate & Neighborhoods - The Hearth
2008-05-18 19:25:00 The Hearth is one of the newer neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch and in fact there is even still some new construction homes available. The Hearth is located in Highlands Ranch, CO - Douglas County and is considered to be in the Southridge area of Highlands Ranch. The zip code for The Hearth neighborhood in Highlands ...
Animals Running Wild in Our Neighborhoods
2008-05-15 23:57:00 There are quite a few big stories related to some unruly wild animals making their way to the suburbs and cities of America. Either we are starting to infringe a bit more on their territory, or they have taken up a general liking of Starbucks. We all know one is never to far ...
By: The Adventurist
Highlands Ranch Neighborhoods & Homes For Sale - Weatherstone Update
2008-05-10 16:38:00 Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Weatherstone Neighborhood - Home Sales: April 1 - May 9, 2008 The Weatherstone Neighborhood continues to be a highly desirable neighborhood in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Located in one of Denver's south suburbs - it is equipped with a secondary HOA that includes an outdoor pool, many home buyers in Highlands Ranch ...
Condo Focus: Residences at Station Square in Clarendon Virginia
2008-05-04 17:43:00 I haven’t done a condo focus in a while, but I was showing a few units in Station Square yesterday and it’s such a great property in such a HOT area, that I thought I’d share. The complex is made up of 3 buildings that take up the 2 blocks between Garfield and Fillmore Streets and ...
Waleska: Greater Atlanta Neighborhoods
2008-04-14 07:00:00 The area of Atlanta, Georgia has luxurious homes up for sale in gated communities which can be worth hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. One of the most commonly suggested places for a search is Waleska, a suburb of Atlanta. Waleska new homes may allow you to take advantage of recreation, sightseeing, and other ...
By: Resources zone
Fremont Foreclosure Homes Among Diverse Neighborhoods
2008-04-04 14:49:00 The merger of five unique communities all came together forming the city of Fremont California located southeast of San Francisco Bay. Each former community has its own individual history and style providing many diverse neighborhoods to choose from for any newcomer moving there. The Fremont foreclosure homes are as diverse as the different cultures making ...
Moving to Tampa? What Are The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa?
2008-04-04 13:11:00 The Latest News on the Tampa Real Estate Market and living in Tampa every day! What are some of the “Best Neighborhoods in Tampa?” That depends on your lifestyle! Empty-nesters will... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
La Isla (The Island), one of the best kept secrets in Buenos Aires
2008-04-03 20:25:00 La Isla (The Island), enclosed between Gelli y Obes, Copérnico, and Galileo streets in Recoleta, is dominated by sophisticated and high class buildings and embassies. Due to its particular layout, with stairs and slopes, this spot is almost free of traffic and noise. All these features make this one of the most exclusive and upscale areas in Buenos Aires.The area, up and behind the slope where the monument to Bartolome Mitre is located, occupies only 5 square blocks, and is little known even by locals, even though it is located in one of the most visited neighborhoods in the city, surrounded by the National Library, Plaza Francia, Plaza Mitre, Buenos Aires Design Center, and Las Heras Avenue.This peaceful retreat was once a country estate owned by the Hale Pearson family, with an English style park. Around 1910 the estate was sold and divided into different plots of land, and the final design was performed by architect Bouvard, director of Parks in Paris. From the original estate ...
Highlands Ranch Neighborhoods - Westridge Pointe - Homes Sales Update
2008-03-22 04:10:00 Westridge Pointe, a neighborhood on the west side of Highlands Ranch has long been a desirable neighborhood. With a great location for commuters all over the metro area, walking distance to the Westridge Recreation Center many more amenities and recreation options very close by - Westridge Pointe is definitely a neighborhood to consider if you ...
Properties in central Jerusalem neighborhoods - Talbieh, the German Colony
2008-03-20 23:27:00 Property deals in the second half of 2007 were closing at levels similar to the first half of 2007, as israel real estate price increases began slowing. The flow of overseas buyers has slowed greatly in recent months.The primary explanation for this slowdown is the economic crisis in the U.S. and the collapse of the dollar. Nevertheless, there is a feeling among prospective apartment buyers that Jerusalem property owners are asking too much for exclusive homes."There certainly is a slowdown," one agent says. "There is a feeling that while foreign residents behaved naively in the past and bought just about anything for any price, they are now wiser."
City Lights, Neighborhoods at Night
2008-03-18 06:10:00 This photo was a weekly assignment for a photography group that I recently joined. It was taken this week from Harriet Island Regional park. A bit cold still but the ice is off of the wider parts of the river....
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Shirlington? A Great HIP Spot!
2008-03-16 16:01:00 I had an opportunity to eat someplace new the other day - always great fun for me! A colleague and fellow blogger asked if I would join her for lunch at one of her favorite spots, Busboys and Poets! What a cool place - it’s part book store, part cafe, part restaurant, part bar… very ...
Santa Barbara CA Neighborhoods - The Riviera
2008-03-12 17:12:00 The Riviera Bridging the two mile span which separates Mission and Sycamore Canyons, the sylvan uplift which the padres knew as the "mission ridge" has for the past 65 years been known as "the Riviera" due to its resemblance to slopes along the Mediterranean coasts of France and Italy. Residents lucky enough to live on this ridge attach premium value to their homes because of their unsurpassed views of the city, mountains, sea and islands. Most of the area has curving streets with mature trees and foliage. The topography of the Riviera is relatively steep and not easily reached via walking or biking. Read more about The Riviera, The Riviera Schools, The Riviera Real Estate Kevin Schmidtchen - Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to comment below with any thoughts. Subscribe to Receive Personal Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS
Seattle Real Estate Neighborhoods: Wallingford Townhouse 2008 Market
2008-02-29 00:57:00 Here is the Seattle real estate market data for townhouses in Wallingford (the 2008 real estate market in Seattle compiled by me from my search of the NWMLS information): I searched the MLS on townhouse style only in the residential stats and did not limit it to new construction townhouses as there are always a lot of good resales out there, too. 22 Total Wallingford Townhomes 15 Active 2 Subject to Inspection 3 Pending 2 Sold in 2008 so far! The overall Wallingford townhouse market is very appealing. The bedroom count ranges from 2 to 3 with a bath range of 1.5 to 3.5 and square footage range of 1017 to 2176. List prices range from $379,950 to $729,500 and sale prices range from $415,000 to $445,000 for the two that have closed. SP/LP ranges from 99.06% to 99.22% for the two sales. The average list price in Wallingford for a townhouse is $537,973 and average days on market is 67. It is interesting to note that out of...
Best Neighborhoods
2008-02-28 23:15:00 While living and working here in the Foothills since 1996, I have come across many wonderful neighborhoods. My intention is to highlight them as time permits. Keep in mind the "bests" I blog about here on this site are those I have seen or know about that have wowed me, but definitely not to say they are the only good ones. That includes this neighborhood category. Other beautiful neighborhoods I hope to get to soon include: Kalithea in El Dorado Hills with lots overlooking Folsom Lake and the Sacramento Valley, Hacienda De Estellas in Shingle Springs, and Highland Hills in El Dorado Hills. The homes for sale and prices are as of the date I write the blog, so if you are interested in a particular neighborhood and the blog was written more than 2 weeks prior, please email me for an update on available listings and prices in that neighborhood.
Santa Barbara Neighborhoods - San Roque
2008-02-28 19:25:00 San Roque - Santa Barbara Few residential neighborhoods of Santa Barbara can boast the rich historical background of the San Roque and Rutherford Park areas. Ten thousand years ago the area, bounded by Ontare Road, Foothill Road, Alamar Avenue and State Street, was an open expanse of treeless grassland, sloping up to the knees of the foothills and bisected by the jungled course of San Roque Canyon. Now a built-up, economically stabilized suburb, it is admired for its sweeping curved streets, its luxuriant landscaping, and its harmonious blend of many architectural themes - Spanish Colonial, English Tudor, French Normandy, California Redwood, Italian and American Colonial, mostly built since 1925. San Roque features older, custom homes with charm. For many, San Roque is Santa Barbara's quintessential family neighborhood. The entire area is relatively flat and great for walking or biking. Most homes have views of the mountains. Learn more about ...
Highlands Ranch Homes and Neighborhoods - Neighborhoods With A Pool
2008-02-25 21:44:00 If you are looking to buy a home in Highlands Ranch, you probably already know that Highlands Ranch has a very efficiently run HOA, the Highlands Ranch Community Association (aka HRCA) that in addition to many other things houses & maintains 4 very beautiful recreation centers, each with an assortment of indoor and outdoor pools. ...
Foreclosed is Forewarned
2008-02-24 05:43:00 By Erik Hare If you are a regular reader, you are probably aware that our own Teresa Boardman has become a local leader in identifying a major problem with foreclosures; banks are simply not equipped to manage or sell the...
Santa Barbara CA Neighborhoods - Mission Canyon
2008-02-23 01:18:00 Mission Canyon Mission Canyon, which with the Old Mission complex and the area bounded on the south by Mission Street, making up Santa Barbara's "Mission District," is unique. No residential neighborhood in the city boasts a richer historical background, or offers more relics and landmarks of Old Spanish Days Fr. Junipero Serra, when he helped found the Royal Presidio of Santa Barbara in 1782, intended Santa Barbara's Franciscan mission to be built in El Montecito near the present site of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church on East Valley Road. But four years later, when his successor, Fr. Fermin Lasuen OFM, arrived to establish our mission, he decided that Montecito was too infested with grizzly bears and renegade Indians to risk building a mission so far removed from the protection of the presidio soldiers, so he looked elsewhere. Learn More about Mission Canyon, Mission Canyon Real Estate, Mission Canyon Schools Kevin Schmidtchen - Than... |
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