Risdon Brothers Builders Records

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San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
San Francisco Public Library
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San Francisco, California 94102
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2016


Descriptive Summary

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

Access

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Publication Rights

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Preferred Citation

Risdon Brothers Builders Records. San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center

Acquisition Information

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.

Indexing Terms

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.

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