Assessor’s block books of San Francisco
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San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
2018
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Title: Assessor’s block books of San Francisco
Dates: 1951
Collection Number: SFH 484
Creator/Collector:
Samuels, Louis C., 1912-1989.
Extent: 44 volumes
Repository:
San Francisco Public Library. San Francisco History Center
San Francisco, California 94102
Abstract: Block books owned by a San Francisco realtor.
Language of Material: English
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Biography/Administrative History
Louis C. Samuels sold real estate and insurance in San Francisco in the 1950s; he acquired these map books for use in his
business.
Scope and Content of Collection
Blueline maps showing measurements and ownership of San Francisco lots, arranged sequentially by block numbers 1-7380. Some
properties have penciled annotations.
City blocks—California—San Francisco—Maps.
Real property—California—San Francisco—Maps.
Real estate agents—California—San Francisco.
Samuels, Louis C., 1912-1989 – Archives.
San Francisco (Calif.). Assessor’s Office.
San Francisco (Calif.)—Maps.