Glen Park: Baldwin Plan for Parking map, 1898, 1912

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Summary

Title:
Glen Park: Baldwin Plan for Parking map
Dates:
1898, 1912
Creators:
Holcomb, Charles H., d. 1923
Abstract:
Extent:
1 map: 21.5 x 31 inches
Language:
Preferred citation:

Glen Park: Baldwin Plan for Parking map. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Background

Scope and content:

Printed map, lithograph printed in black with two colors, dated Sept. 1898, by Chas. H. Holcomb, C.E., scale 1 inch equals 120 feet. Map area is bounded by Thirtieth Street on the north, Diamond Street on the east, what is now Mangels Avenue on the south, and what is now roughly Congo Street on the west. Map shows portion of Islais Creek and other water features; paths and avenues transversing zoological gardens and children’s playground; structures, including Morro Castle and Park Lodge. Map shows boundaries of properties owned by California Title Insurance and Trust Co. and by Glen Park Company. Tables include Summary of area, street frontage, improvements, etc. of both companies’ properties. Notations in blue pencil: “Glen Park. On Tract 50 fam. Provide for 200 fam. 300 lots sold. Baldwin Plan for Parking 1-3-12.” Lead pencil notations are figures for water consumption and tank capacities.

Biographical / historical:

Glen Park was the proposed site for a Mission Park and Zoo in September 1898. At that time, the land was owned by the California Title Insurance and Trust Co. and by Glen Park Company. In August 1901, both properties were deeded to the Crocker Estate Company; the Glen Park parcel first deeded to A. S. Baldwin, and from Baldwin to the Crocker Estate Co. Baldwin & Howell were agents for the transaction. By February 1910, the Crocker Estate Co. was developing nearby areas, and homes had been built on the east slope of the hill, adjacent to the park.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 2016-79

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center staff.
Date Prepared:
1898, 1912
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

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Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

Glen Park: Baldwin Plan for Parking map. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
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San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567
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