Junior League of San Francisco "Here Today" building research files, 1964-1978 (1964 bulk)

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Summary

Creators:
Junior League of San Francisco. Historic Sites Committee. Junior League of San Francisco.
Abstract:
Extent:
approximately 3,500 files (10 file drawers)
Language:
Preferred citation:

Junior League of San Francisco "Here Today" building research files . San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Background

Scope and content:

The collection comprises the original San Francisco surveys, as well as photocopies of the Marin County and San Mateo County files. Each file includes a Historic Building Data Sheet and an exterior snapshot of the building. Some files also contain written house histories and newspaper clippings. Data sheets may include the address and block number, year built, owner at time of survey, original owner, architect, architecture, neighborhood information, use at time of survey, original use, notable features, and general facts – for example if the structure is the site of an historic event, or if the building is associated with a famous person. Addresses are listed alphabetically by street name with numbered street names spelled out. Many of the structures surveyed for the project appear in the book "Here Today", first published in 1968. Some files contain material collected for the 9th printing (1978). The book lists properties on pages 335-337 if they had a change in status since the first publication. It is unclear if the book lists all properties with updated surveys. Originals of the Marin surveys are housed at the Anne T. Kent California Room at the Marin County Free Library, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 427 San Rafael, CA 94903, californiaroom@marincounty.org.

Biographical / historical:

The "Here Today" historic resource survey was initiated by the Junior League of San Francisco in response to a loss of historic structures in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. The survey resulted in the 1968 publication Here Today: San Francisco’s Architectural Heritage, which described many of the surveyed buildings. The Junior League’s survey was the first historic resources survey conducted in San Francisco. Established in 1963 the Junior League of San Francisco’s Historic Sites Project identified architecturally, and historically significant buildings built prior to 1920. General Chairman Martha Nell (Mrs. Alden Crow) and San Francisco County Chairman Gee Gee Platt (Mrs. Peter Platt) led a team of 200 trained and educated League members to conduct block-by-block surveys of over 2,500 properties in the three counties. Brown, M. (2011, January 12). San Francisco Modern Architecture and Landscape Design. San Francisco Modern Architecture and Landscape Design (1935-1970) Historic Context Statement. http://sfplanninggis.org/docs/Historical_Context_Statements/Modern Architecture Context adopted Jan 2011.pdf

Acquisition information:
The collection was acquired by the library circa 1980.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Terms of access:

Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items. The Junior League of San Francisco retains copyright.

Preferred citation:

Junior League of San Francisco "Here Today" building research files . San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
sfhistory@sfpl.org
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