The Crest Library

Library Services Come to Crest - 1935Residents of Crest petitioned the County of San Diego in May 1935 for a library. A limited-service library opened June 13, 1935, closed June…

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Life in the 1950s and 60s

Suncrest and La Cresta Merge 1950s and 1960s The Crest Civic League notes reflected that as of November 1950, “There are now approximately 1,200 residents based on a total of…

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Horses and Horse Groups

Horses in Crest - Of Course Horse gathering at South Lane Park It is not an uncommon sight today to see folks riding or walking their horses around Crest making…

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Variety Shows in the 1940s and 1950s

Variety Shows 1940-1950sVariety Shows not only brought the community together but was used to raise money for the volunteer fire department.  The citizens of ”the hill” used funds to purchase…

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