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Heritage Park Review
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Heritage Park
- Address: County parks office, 2455 Heritage Park Row, Old Town, San Diego, CA | Map It
- Phone: 858/694-3049
- Category: Architectural Sites
- Location: Old Town
Fodor's Review:
A number of San Diego's important Victorian buildings are the focus of this 7 4/5-acre park, up the Juan Street hill near Harney Street. The buildings, moved here and restored by Save Our Heritage Organization, include Southern California's first synagogue, a one-room classic revival-style structure built in 1889 for Congregation Beth Israel. The most interesting of the park's six former residences might be the Sherman Gilbert House, which has a widow's walk and intricate carving on its decorative trim. It was built for real estate dealer John Sherman in 1887 at the then-exorbitant cost of $20,000 -- indicating just how profitable the booming housing market could be. Bronze plaques detail the history of all the houses, some of which may seem surprisingly colorful, but in fact accurately represent the bright tones of the era. The homes are now used as offices and shops, except for two of them, the 1887 Bushyhead House and the adjacent 1889 Christian House, which together are doing business as the Heritage Park Inn. The climb up to the park is a little steep, but the view of the harbor is great. Only the synagogue is open to visitors.
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