Risdon Brothers Builders Records, 1926-1941

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Summary

Title:
Risdon Brothers Builders Records
Dates:
1926-1941
Creators:
Carl Risdon Paul Risdon Risdon Family Risdon Brothers Builders
Abstract:
Extent:
0.25 cubic feet (1 document box), 1 oversized folder
Language:
Preferred citation:

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

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

Carl and Paul Risdon built homes together in San Francisco from 1925-1940. Carl Risdon also worked as a chauffeur and candy confectioner.

Acquisition information:
Donated by Glen Risdon, 4/24/2016.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center staff.
Date Prepared:
1926-1941
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for viewing during the San Francisco History Center's hours, with photographs available during photo desk hours.

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:

Risdon Brothers Builders Records. 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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