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San DiegoArea Population: 33,080 Elevation: 115 feet above sea level Distance from downtown SD: 8.3 miles northeast |
The Kensington-Talmadge Community lies south of Highway 8, east
of Interstate 15, west of Collwood Boulevard and north of El
Cajon Boulevard.
Kensington is named for a borough in London, England, and its
pioneering subdivision dates back to 1910. Developers designed
this unique neighborhood based on its geography and the
non-standard layout due to its location on a narrow peninsula
isolated on three sides by steep slopes, much of which is
dedicated open space. Kensington offers a miniature "Main
Street" along Adams Avenue, replete with coffee shops,
restaurants, a branch library and the regionally famous Ken
Theatre. With its stone gateways, ornamental lighting, and
curving streets, the neighborhood is a strong candidate for
designation as a historical district. Talmadge was established in 1925 by real estate developers Roy
and Guy Lichty. Talmadge was named after Norma Talmadge and her
sisters, Constance and Natalie. The three sisters were noted
silent film stars. It's a special hidden neighborhood, which is
the cousin of Kensington and surrounded by beautiful canyons.
Today, Talmadge is comprised of a mixture of single-family homes
and mid- to large apartment complexes. Talmadge is also home to
the Talmadge Gates Historical District. Talmadge has a
Maintenance Assessment District (TMAD) for the purpose of
improving the public right-of-way with landscaping, ornamental
lighting and traffic calming devices. TMAD was voted by the
residents into effect and approved by the City Council in 2001.
As part of this beautification effort, Talmadge has planted more than 400 trees along its streets and drives during 2001 and 2002.  Community Profile: Normal HeightsNormal Heights was named for the San Diego Normal School, a teacher's college that was the forerunner to San Diego State University. A major early influence on the community was Bertram J. Carteri, who arrived in 1926 and began to build single-family bungalows. With the restoration of the trolley line in the early 1920s, Carteri began to build what is now known as the Carteri Center on Adams Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets, which has been declared a potential historic district. The most significant structure is the Louis L. Gill designed bungalow court first named El Sueño; now known as Santa Rosa Court. The Normal Heights Community is made up of three neighborhoods, which are Adams North, Adams Park, and Cherokee Park. Adams North is developed as a predominately single-family neighborhood, while Adams Park and Cherokee Park include a broader mix of single-family homes, older apartment courts and large apartment developments. More information Kensington is a neighborhood of the Mid-City region of San Diego, California. The neon "Kensington" sign can be found overhanging Adams Avenue, which acts as the neighborhood's cultural and business center. Many street names in the community have English origins. The residential area has an impressive collection of Spanish Revival style homes, this being the most popular style in San Diego during the late 1920s when much of Kensington was built out. Kensington and Talmadge are sometimes grouped together as one community for official purposes. Kensington's borders are defined by Interstate 15 to the West, Interstate 8 to the North, Fairmount Avenue to the East, and El Cajon Boulevard to the South.  Adams Recreation Center3491 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116 (619-235-1149) Map The Adams Rec Center property was acquired in 1961 and the facility was built in 1987. Facilities: Play areas for children, meeting rooms (available for rent), a kitchen, one lighted softball field, two outdoor basketball courts and an outdoor stage.  Library4121 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 (619-533-3974) Map Post Office 3288 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 (800-275-8777) Map Police 3905 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 (619-531-2815) Map Fire 4676 Felton Street, San Diego, CA 92116 Map  Adams Elementary School
(K-6)4672 35th Street, San Diego, CA 92116 (619-284-1158) Map - Website Franklin Elementary School (K-6) 4481 Copeland Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116 (619-284-9279) Map Garfield Elementary School (K-6) 4487 Oregon Street, San Diego, CA 92116 (619-284-2076) Map  San Diego City WebsiteSan Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Kensington, Normal Heights Demographic Profile - Fact Sheet Kensington, Normal Heights Demographic Profile - Map  Kensington, Normal Heights Weather - NOAAAir Quality Forecast Moon Phases & Astronomical Events Recent Earthquakes  Kensington, Normal Heights Homes For SaleKensington, Normal Heights Condominiums For Sale Kensington, Normal Heights Multi-Family Properties For Sale Kensington, Normal Heights Rentals  Classifieds (all areas) - Real EstateClassifieds (all areas) - Rentals Classifieds (all areas) - Household Classifieds (all areas) - Electronics Classifieds (all areas) - Collectibles Classifieds (all areas) - Automotive Classifieds (all areas) - Sales Classifieds (all areas) - Services Classifieds (all areas) - Employment Classifieds (all areas) - Personals  City of San Diego Community Profile - Kensington-TalmadgeCity of San Diego Community Profile - Kensington-Talmadge Map City of San Diego Community Profile - Normal Heights City of San Diego Community Profile - Normal Heights Map City of San Diego Neighborhood Maps - Mid-City Neighborhood East County Magazine San Diego County Business Directory - City of San Diego San Diego Unified School District Wikipedia - Kensington, San Diego, California |
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