The Dryden District consists of a six-block area along 28th Street and Pershing Avenue between Upas and Landis Streets. The district consists of 136 homes, of which more than 100 contribute to the historic nature of the district. The City of San Diego Historical Resources Board approved the designation of the Dryden District on June 23, 2011. The approval marked the culmination of a formal effort lasting over four years and an informal process going back almost 20 years. The Dryden District is a mixture of homes ranging from late Victorian to Craftsman, Spanish Revival and early California Ranch style homes. The period of historic significance extends from 1912 to 1941. The district was named after master builder David Owen Dryden because the district contains the largest concentration of his homes in San Diego. The 20 homes credited to David Owen Dryden exhibit some of the best examples of his work. The district also contains 15 homes built by Edward F. Bryans, who was one of the most prolific and versatile builders in San Diego. As part of the district nomination process, the North Park Historical Society was able to achieve inclusion of Edward F. Bryans on the list of Master Builders.
The draft documents for the district nomination that were submitted to the City of San Diego Historical Resources Board in 2009 as part of supplemental material requested by staff, including a supplemental Statement of Significance, Boundary Justification, nomination of Edward F. Bryans to be listed as a Master Builder, the complete nomination document, and the City Historical Resources Board meeting notes and designation report are provided below.
- Supplemental Statement of Significance Report prepared January 2009
- Supplemental Boundary Justification prepared January 2009
- Nomination for Master Builder Edward F. Bryans prepared January 2009
- Complete 2011 Nomination document prepared by the History Committee
- City Historical Resources Board 2011 meeting notes with Staff Report for district designation
