Bernal's Name

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Holladay Avenue, northeast corner of Bernal Heights, August 9, 1928 photograph: Holden

A Mexican land grant, Potrero Viejo (covering Islais Creek Basin and Hunters Point) was owned by José Cornelio Bernal, whose name ultimately came to grace the large hill directly south of today's Mission District.

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