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Save San Clemente's Historic Red Tile Sidewalks

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Wendy Yoder
10 years ago

This expense should not be on the homeowner at all. The city should be maintaining our sidewalks. With the red tile!

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Renee Ridley
10 years ago

Too much change in SC. The town has lost its vibe and energy. The change and development of San Clemente will be different once that mall opens up :(. Please leave San Clemente alone and allow the history and natural energy to be felt and seen.

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Eileen Spatz
10 years ago

Let's maintain our distinct vibe!

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Scott Woodward
10 years ago

As a resident of beautiful San Clemente I am in favor of preserving the red tile sidewalks.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

I've walked these red tiled side walks for 62 years. lets keep Hansons gift.

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George Meyers
10 years ago Featured

It is the seemingly small things that count, and San Clemente's historic fabric, including its red tile sidewalks, is what brought us here, and is what visiting friends and family comment most positively.

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Mike Dollar
10 years ago

As a life long resident I love the tile sidewalks. They help to make San Clemente unique.

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Nell E Payne
10 years ago

These sidewalks are so much a part of San Clemente's history and charm. Please please keep them intact.

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steve hopper
10 years ago

These are a very unique asset to the city. Preserve them!

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Sherry Reams
10 years ago

Some of the neighborhood sidewalks are in horrible and dangerous condition. I would rather see the city worry about this than whether or not the colors of the tiles match.

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Michael B. Harrison
10 years ago

I am a native born second generation San Clementean. I walked these tiles to Las Palmas elementary; and the path to the Pier. Del Mar, The Miramar Theater, the City Pool...we all remember as kids what that felt like on a hot summer day. It is San Clemente. You can't destroy heritage. Council; get a clue, and listen to the originals....!

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Kristine Pollard
10 years ago

No! Don't do it! You can never bring it back!!!

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Mary Weadon
10 years ago

The winding red brick paths in San Clemente are truly one of the town's distinguishing features which only shortsighted thinking would allow them to be destroyed.

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David Hanson
10 years ago

Please sign. Let's try and keep San Clemente as "San Clemente" as possible. It's the right thing to do.

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Louisa B. Spinelli
10 years ago

In the attached photo, my home is one on the right. The character and charm of the old tiles is a joy for me and many SC folks every day. I love them and appreciate the historical values of old landmarks and I'd prefer for them to get stay and get refurbed. There are great masons around here. If there is true evidence of safety (even though there is a smoother walkway across the street} I'll stay open minded. I'd like to see repair estimates. Will contact city.

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Louisa B. Spinelli
10 years ago

In the attached photo, my home is one on the right. The character and charm of the old tiles is a joy for me and many SC folks every day. I love them and appreciate the historical values of old landmarks and I'd prefer for them to get stay and get refurbed. There are great masons around here. If there is true evidence of safety (even though there is a smoother walkway across the street} I'll stay open minded. I'd like to see repair estimates. Will contact city.

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Jo Ann Hess
10 years ago

Save the brick sidewalks!

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Gilbert A Nieto
10 years ago

Please keep our home beautiful. As I remember it when I was a kid we used to call it San Clemente The Spanish village by the sea.

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Jana Murphy
10 years ago

We must preserve what little history and charm there is left in our home town. For those of us that grew up here, it is so important to retain at least some of that essence we remember, because that is what made our town so special. Do not remove or change the historic sidewalks!!

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Beth Beeman
10 years ago

And stop the creep of chain stores & restaurants. Keep small businesses alive.