Historic Districts of San Francisco files, 1971-2008 (1985-1990 bulk)

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Title:: Historic Districts of San Francisco files
Dates:: 1971-2008 (1985-1990 bulk)
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Abstract:: Historic District files contain building and neighborhood surveys, including the San Francisco Planning Department, California Resources Agency Department of Park and Recreation, and US Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Rec Services. Files also include newspaper clippings and reports. File contents and material types vary by district. Many Liberty Hill files contain photographs.
Extent:: 2 cartons (approximately 180 files)
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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Historic Districts of San Francisco files (SFH 749), San Francsico History Center, San Francisco Public Library

Scope and content:: Files contain surveys, reports, newspaper clippings and photographs documenting the history of structures in historic districts in San Francisco. Historic Districts include Alamo Square, Blackstone Court, Buena Vista North, Bush Street/Cottage Row, Civic Center, Dog Patch, Inner Mission, Jackson Square, Liberty Hill, Northeast Waterfront, Telegraph Hill, Uptown Tenderloin, and Webster. Districts are listed alphabetically; addresses are then listed alphabetically by street name within each district.

Subjects:: Historic sites -- California -- San Francisco.
Architecture, Domestic -- California -- San Francisco.
Architecture, Victorian -- California -- San Francisco.
Historic buildings -- California -- San Francisco.

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

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:: 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.

Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Historic Districts of San Francisco files (SFH 749), San Francsico History Center, San Francisco Public Library

Location of this collection:: San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

San Francisco Public Library

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San Francisco, CA 94102, US