Went there around 2010 and the gentleman working there was amazing at telling the history. Learned Babe Ruth went duck hunting at Sweetwater Lake with the picture to prove it and Dictionary Hill streets are so steep because the land was bought and developed by a company on the east coast who did not realize the land was not flat. I wish the area was nicer surrounding it. I have lived in Spring Valley since 1985 and it gets more run down every year.
i grew up right down the street off bancroft in 1959, and hung out at my friend ricky roberts house , which is right next door to the bancroft house in 1967, but never saw that Rock house ever, it was covered in bushes and trees, another friend of mine lived in front of the Rock House , he might of known of it, but i did not until about 2011 i think is the first time i saw it i was like what is that?? but now they cleared the bushes out and put up a fence around the Rock House and made it a thing to look at and talk about...
I think you knew my mothers oldest brother! Ricky roberts, they lived on memory lane right next door! Her name is Rana Roberts and she would have been one in 67. My middle name is Ricky because he was my uncle!
Really interesting! Good video! I agree with you, it looks like the Spring Valley Historical Society has done a better job of historical conservancy. The spring itself is kind of sad looking!
the north side about 100 yards at 3700 helix street you can see a very old rock built some of kind structure for living or storage a large looking teepee of stone rocks and its still there. and right below it a bout 100 yards on the side of the hill is a very old real bomb shelter we would hang out in. it is right behind the Casper Concrete Cutting company yard which is directly across from the Spring Valley Elementary School that i went to in 1962 after school we would go up in the hill and enter into the fall out shelter that was built by the U.S. Military, i think it is still there but hidden on the hill side, i do not know if you can still enter it, it is right behind the Casper company on the hill about half way up... Reply
I happened to drive by the Olivenhain meeting hall on accident. It looks like an interesting place to visit. Just an idea, if you are ever in the area. I would love to hear more about it's history!
So they plan to remove nearly 150-year-old palm trees so the site can be "natural" again? Sad, since that boat has long since sailed, and this is a small park in the midst of an uninspired mixed use area. With historic trees, it has context. Without, it's just a small piece of undeveloped land.
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What a nice hidden gem! Thanks for the tour. 👏
Our pleasure!
Hidden gem, yes.
Went there around 2010 and the gentleman working there was amazing at telling the history.
Learned Babe Ruth went duck hunting at Sweetwater Lake with the picture to prove it and Dictionary Hill streets are so steep because the land was bought and developed by a company on the east coast who did not realize the land was not flat.
I wish the area was nicer surrounding it. I have lived in Spring Valley since 1985 and it gets more run down every year.
I grew up in La Mesa, right next door, and never knew this place existed.
Excellent video. In fact I enjoy all your videos. And they're all just the right length for each subject matter.
Thank you, we appreciate it.
I lived in the adobe house in 1975 and went to bancroft elementary school in 5th grade! Alot of spirit's
I am a San Diego native grew up in NC but I love the historical significance of our town
Funny you made an armpit of San Diego seem so interesting and neat 👌 SD native
Probably still Un affordable
Interesting place. Had a very friendly caretaker the couple of times i visited. He lived in a small house right next to the parking area.
You're really great at framing shots. I also find it hilarious that they buried a case of PBR. Thank you for taking us along!
I’ve been waiting for a Friday after covid when they would be open again and thanks for the great tour!
Yes! Love when sidetrack adventures uploads. My friend and I both agree that you sound like Seths bike hacks!
Thanks! I'll have to check that channel out.
i grew up right down the street off bancroft in 1959, and hung out at my friend ricky roberts house , which is right next door to the bancroft house in 1967, but never saw that Rock house ever, it was covered in bushes and trees, another friend of mine lived in front of the Rock House , he might of known of it, but i did not until about 2011 i think is the first time i saw it i was like what is that?? but now they cleared the bushes out and put up a fence around the Rock House and made it a thing to look at and talk about...
I think you knew my mothers oldest brother! Ricky roberts, they lived on memory lane right next door! Her name is Rana Roberts and she would have been one in 67. My middle name is Ricky because he was my uncle!
@@logansouthard7463 yes thats the kid i hung out with, he went to spring valley elementary school....
I agree the Historical Society would do et all justice then just San Diego proper. Very interesting.
History of History.
Very interesting, thank you!❤
I lived in Spring Valley from the age of 5 to 18. I also never knew this place existed.
Many of the olive trees that were part of the original estate are still there lining the streets. Most have no idea how old those trees are.
I've been there 😀it looks the same, it was 20yrs "about" 👍👍
Oh gosh please don't remove the palm trees 🌴🌴🌴
Really interesting! Good video! I agree with you, it looks like the Spring Valley Historical Society has done a better job of historical conservancy. The spring itself is kind of sad looking!
They had a picture there of the spring in the late 1880s/early 1900s and it was full of water. Crazy that its pretty much just mushy ground now.
the north side about 100 yards at 3700 helix street you can see a very old rock built some of kind structure for living or storage a large looking teepee of stone rocks and its still there. and right below it a bout 100 yards on the side of the hill is a very old real bomb shelter we would hang out in. it is right behind the Casper Concrete Cutting company yard which is directly across from the Spring Valley Elementary School that i went to in 1962 after school we would go up in the hill and enter into the fall out shelter that was built by the U.S. Military, i think it is still there but hidden on the hill side, i do not know if you can still enter it, it is right behind the Casper company on the hill about half way up...
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Pabst Blue Ribbon!
Me, in spring valley watching this like 😬
You should do dictionary hill. History is pretty neat
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I'm embarrassed to say that I've never visited this site despite living close by. I'll have to do so.
We had no idea it was there until recently too. Its definitely hidden away.
I happened to drive by the Olivenhain meeting hall on accident. It looks like an interesting place to visit. Just an idea, if you are ever in the area. I would love to hear more about it's history!
I don't think I've ever been to the Olivenhain. I'll definitely look into it. The pictures of it look really cool.
A case of PBR, you got to love the US service men.
Out of curiosity, on your trip to SE Arizona did you stop at John Rambo’s house (Sierra Vista)
No, I didn't even know about it. We did see a Rambo mural in Bowie, AZ last time through there.
So they plan to remove nearly 150-year-old palm trees so the site can be "natural" again? Sad, since that boat has long since sailed, and this is a small park in the midst of an uninspired mixed use area. With historic trees, it has context. Without, it's just a small piece of undeveloped land.
How can this historical site be administrate by the San Diego County if is locate in san Bernardino county ?
Its in San Diego County.
Sorry in Victorville California There is also a Place called Spring Valley , I was confused
The adobe house is part of this too , your review not complete!
state should of saved that whole ranch, depressing vid.