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Title: Risdon Brothers Builders Records
Dates: 1926-1941
Collection Number: SFH 424
Creator/Collector:
Carl Risdon
Paul Risdon
Risdon Family
Risdon Brothers Builders
Extent: 0.25 cubic feet (1 document box), 1 oversized folder
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: The Risdon Brothers Builders built homes in San Francisco between 1925-1940, primarily in the Marina and Sunset districts.
The collection contains blueprints, building plans, building specifications, records of building, photos, and newspaper articles
relating to the homes they constructed. It also includes driving logs, letters related to chauffeurs, and confectioner recipes.
Language of Material: English
The collection is available for viewing during the San Francisco History Center's hours, with photographs available during
photo desk hours.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.
Risdon Brothers Builders Records. San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
Donated by Glen Risdon, 4/24/2016.
Biography/Administrative History
Carl and Paul Risdon built homes together in San Francisco from 1925-1940. Carl Risdon also worked as a chauffeur and candy
confectioner.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Risdon Brothers Builders built homes in San Francisco between 1925-1940, primarily in the Marina and Sunset districts.
The collection contains blueprints, building plans, building specifications, records of building, photos, and newspaper articles
relating to the homes they constructed. It also includes driving logs, letters related to chauffeurs, and confectioner recipes.
San Francisco (Calif.) -- Buildings, structures, etc.
House construction.
Risdon, Carl
San Francisco (Calif.) -- History.
Marina District (San Francisco, Calif.)
Sunset District (San Francisco, Calif.)
Architects and builders.