Servicemen writing letters in reading room of USO (United Service Orga...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of an office worker, 1930s, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Italian fishermen gathered on "Fisherman's Wharf." San Francisco, Cali...
Picryl description: Public domain image of San Francisco during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Women in essential services. Formerly a salesgirl, librarian, and sixt...
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San Francisco, California. A woman operating the slide which releases ...
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San Francisco, California. Inside view of the Bank of America
Picryl description: Public domain image of San Francisco during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
First Post Office, Historic View, Stockton & Washington Streets, San F...
Public domain photograph of San Francisco streets, landmark historic building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
Title, date, and keywords provided by the photographer. The bridge, declared one of the modern Wonders of the World by the American Society of Engineers, links San Francisco to Marin County. Credit line: The Jo... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Old Station Hospital, Funston Avenue & Linc...
1989 Charles E. Peterson Prize, Entry Significance: In 1864, in the midst of the Civil War, the Wright Army Hospital was built to replace an earlier, deteriorating structure. The elegant, southern style archit... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Motor Vehicle Shed Type, West end of Crissy...
Significance: These four vehicle sheds were built in 1940, and designed according to the Army's 700-series standard plans. They represent the mobilization of the Army for World War II, an Army that had not com... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Motor Vehicle Shed Type, West end of Crissy...
Significance: These four vehicle sheds were built in 1940, and designed according to the Army's 700-series standard plans. They represent the mobilization of the Army for World War II, an Army that had not com... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Motor Vehicle Shed Type, West end of Crissy...
Significance: These four vehicle sheds were built in 1940, and designed according to the Army's 700-series standard plans. They represent the mobilization of the Army for World War II, an Army that had not com... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Motor Vehicle Shed Type, West end of Crissy...
Significance: These four vehicle sheds were built in 1940, and designed according to the Army's 700-series standard plans. They represent the mobilization of the Army for World War II, an Army that had not com... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
California State Building, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, San F...
Significance: The California State Building is a contributing element of the San Francisco Civic Center Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Nationa... More
Grace Cathedral, George William Gibbs Memorial Hall, 1051 Taylor Stree...
Significance: Constructed in 1911, George William Gibbs Memorial Hall (hereinafter referred to by its common name, Cathedral House) is significant as the first permanent structure built in the Grace Cathedral c... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Engine 15 Firehouse, 2150 California Street, San Francisco, San Franci...
Structure has been referred to stylistically as "Gothic Burlesque." Significance: Built in 1884 and was representative of the Gothic Revival Spirit that prevailed in San Francisco form the 1850s and reached its... More
Fort Funston, Panama Mounts for 155mm Guns, Skyline Boulevard & Great ...
Significance: The Panama mounts of Battery Bluff are significant as they are a contributing feature to the Fort Funston Historic District which is considered eligible for listing in the National Register of His... More
Naval Training Station, Senior Officers' Quarters District, Building N...
Significance: Building 205 is located within the Senior Officers' Quarters District. Although short-lived as a training station (1898-1923), Yerba Buena Island was essential in the establishment of a modern Ame... More
Naval Training Station, Senior Officers' Quarters District, Naval Stat...
Significance: The Senior Officer's Quarters Historic District is significant at the local level for its association with the early development of military facilities on the West Coast. The period of significanc... More
Adelphian Apartments, 820 O'Farrel Street, San Francisco, San Francisc...
Public domain image of a large historic building, city hall, urban architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Fort Mason, Quarters No. 4, San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-174 Survey number: HABS CA-1880
Mission San Francisco de Asis, Mission & Sixteenth Streets, San Franci...
Suggested address, Mission & Sixteenth Streets, is not verifiable in documentation. See also HALS CA-83 for additional documentation. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-73 Survey num... More
Mission San Francisco de Asis, Mission & Sixteenth Streets, San Franci...
Suggested address, Mission & Sixteenth Streets, is not verifiable in documentation. See also HALS CA-83 for additional documentation. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-73 Survey num... More
Alcatraz, Military Chapel, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Fra...
Survey number: HABS CA-1792-J National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209
Alcatraz, Building No. 64, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Fra...
Survey number: HABS CA-1792-G National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 76000209
Presidio of San Francisco, Tennis Court, Letterman Hospital Complex, 1...
Significance: The tennis court is a contributing recreational structure to the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark. The Presidio has a long and unique tradition of recreational activities amon... More
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a dock, harbor, boats, water, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a basement, underground, lobby, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
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Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship, navy, harbor, maritime photograph, 19th-20th century architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
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Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain scan of a architecture diagram, settlement map, plan, or drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
Public domain photograph of American trade card, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Ship BALCLUTHA, 2905 Hyde Street Pier, San Francisco, San Francisco Co...
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San Francisco Fire Department, Pumping Station No. 2, Van Ness Avenue ...
Significance: A well preserved, representative example of an early 20th century Steam powered water pumping station. The site also retains historical significance because of its associations with the city's fi... More
San Francisco Fire Department, Pumping Station No. 2, Van Ness Avenue ...
Significance: A well preserved, representative example of an early 20th century Steam powered water pumping station. The site also retains historical significance because of its associations with the city's fi... More
San Francisco Fire Department, Pumping Station No. 2, Van Ness Avenue ...
Significance: A well preserved, representative example of an early 20th century Steam powered water pumping station. The site also retains historical significance because of its associations with the city's fi... More
San Francisco Fire Department, Pumping Station No. 2, Van Ness Avenue ...
Significance: A well preserved, representative example of an early 20th century Steam powered water pumping station. The site also retains historical significance because of its associations with the city's fi... More
San Francisco Fire Department, Pumping Station No. 2, Van Ness Avenue ...
Significance: A well preserved, representative example of an early 20th century Steam powered water pumping station. The site also retains historical significance because of its associations with the city's fi... More
James King of William Banking House, Historic View, Montgomery & Comme...
Survey number: HABS CA-1822 Public domain photograph - city, downtown, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
San Francisco National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, S...
Leicester B. Holland Prize Significance: When the San Francisco National Cemetery was established in 1884, it was the first national cemetery on the Pacific Coast, and it remained the only national cemetery on ... More
San Francisco National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, S...
Leicester B. Holland Prize Significance: When the San Francisco National Cemetery was established in 1884, it was the first national cemetery on the Pacific Coast, and it remained the only national cemetery on ... More
San Francisco National Cemetery, 1 Lincoln Boulevard, San Francisco, S...
Leicester B. Holland Prize Significance: When the San Francisco National Cemetery was established in 1884, it was the first national cemetery on the Pacific Coast, and it remained the only national cemetery on ... More
San Francisco, Historic View, 1906 Fire, San Francisco, San Francisco ...
Survey number: HABS CA-1798 Public domain photograph of a city streets, cityscape, urban environment, buildings, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Alcatraz, Power Plant, Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, San Francis...
Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Presidio of San Francisco, Officers' Vehicles Garage, 1055 General Ken...
Significance: The garage was a contributing structure to the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark. The 1981 Historic American Engineering Record recognizes its significance as "Associated with ... More
Presidio Water Treatment Plant, Valve House, East of Lobos Creek at Ba...
Survey number: HAER CA-155-C Building/structure dates: 1910 Initial Construction
North Beach Place, 461 Bay Street, 560 Francisco Street, 461 Bay Stree...
Survey number: HABS CA-2727-H Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Anglo & London Paris National Bank, One Sansome Street, San Francisco,...
Significance: One of a group of historically and architecturally important bank buildings in downtown San Francisco. Within this group, it is particularly notable for is monumental size, prominent location, and... More
Anglo & London Paris National Bank, One Sansome Street, San Francisco,...
Significance: One of a group of historically and architecturally important bank buildings in downtown San Francisco. Within this group, it is particularly notable for is monumental size, prominent location, and... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Storehouse & Administration, Crissy Field N...
Survey number: HABS CA-2624 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232
Anderson-Christofani Shipyard, Innes Avenue & Griffith Street, San Fra...
STORED OFF SITE AND ON SITE. mchr Significance: This shipyard is most notable for retaining the last steam powered winch on the West Coast. The winch powers the marine railway and allows ships to be "pulled" f... More
Naval Training Station, Senior Officers' Quarters District, Quarters N...
Significance: Quarters 2 is significant as part of the Senior Officers' Quarters District. Although short-lived as a training station (1898-1923), Yerba Buena Island was essential in the establishment of a mode... More
Presidio of San Francisco, Letterman General Hospital, Building No. 12...
Significance: Building 1049 is significant as an element built in conformance with the 1899 pavilion plan of Letterman Hospital and as a rare and exemplary surviving example of a ward pavilion in the United Sta... More
U.S. Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco, Bachelor Officer Quarters,...
Significance: Air Station San Francisco is significant locally for its associations with the development of the San Francisco International Airport. Regionally, it is important as one of the first three Coast ... More
On the sun side of the shed. Transient men, San Francisco, California
Picryl description: Public domain image of San Francisco during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Naval Training Station, Senior Officers' Quarters District, Quarters N...
See also HAER No. CA-233-A for additional documentation of this structure (KEY 2/5/2004). Significance: Quarters 1 is significant as part of the Senior Officers' Quarters District. Although short-lived as a tra... More
Presidio Water Treatment Plant, Flocculation-Sedimentation Basins, Eas...
Survey number: HAER CA-155-J Building/structure dates: 1911 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1964 Subsequent Work Building/structure dates: 1975 Subsequent Work
Mission Turn Hall, 3543 Eighteenth Street, San Francisco, San Francisc...
Significance: The structure known as Mission Turn Hall (1910 to 1935), Dovre Hall (1935 to 1976) and the Women's Building (1978 to present) is significant as a clear expression of San Francisco's social history... More
Aquatic Park Bathhouse, Beach Street, West of Polk Street, San Francis...
Name changed from Maritime Museum to Aquatic Park Bathhouse on 7-29-02. See also HALS CA-113 (Aquatic Park) for documentation of the surrounding landscape. Significance: San Francisco's Aquatic Park was one of ... More
Aquatic Park Bathhouse, Beach Street, West of Polk Street, San Francis...
Name changed from Maritime Museum to Aquatic Park Bathhouse on 7-29-02. See also HALS CA-113 (Aquatic Park) for documentation of the surrounding landscape. Significance: San Francisco's Aquatic Park was one of ... More
North Beach Place, 561 Bay Street, 1120 Columbus Street, 561 Bay Stree...
Survey number: HABS CA-2727-L Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Presidio of San Francisco, Commandancia, Moraga Avenue, San Francisco,...
Picryl description: Public domain image of an industrial building, warehouse, depot, train station, 19th-20th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions.
Presidio of San Francisco, Chapel of Our Lady, Moraga Avenue, San Fran...
Survey number: HABS CA-1217 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232
Golden Gate Bridge, Spanning mouth of San Francisco Bay, San Francisco...
Significance: Spanning one of the World's most spectacular channels, the Golden Gate Bridge is internationally renowned as a superb structural and aesthetic example of suspension bridge design. Survey number: ... More
Golden Gate Bridge, Spanning mouth of San Francisco Bay, San Francisco...
Significance: Spanning one of the World's most spectacular channels, the Golden Gate Bridge is internationally renowned as a superb structural and aesthetic example of suspension bridge design. Survey number: ... More
North Beach Place, 415 Bay Street, 415 Bay Street, San Francisco, San ...
Survey number: HABS CA-2727-A Building/structure dates: after. 1950- before. 1952 Initial Construction
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Drydock No. 4, East terminus of Palou Av...
Significance: Dry Dock No. 4 appears to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its association with the events and patterns identified in the defense of the United States during... More
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Drydock No. 4, East terminus of Palou Av...
Significance: Dry Dock No. 4 appears to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its association with the events and patterns identified in the defense of the United States during... More
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Drydock No. 4, East terminus of Palou Av...
Significance: Dry Dock No. 4 appears to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its association with the events and patterns identified in the defense of the United States during... More
Hunters Point Naval Shipyard, Drydock No. 4, East terminus of Palou Av...
Significance: Dry Dock No. 4 appears to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for its association with the events and patterns identified in the defense of the United States during... More
North Beach Place, 531 Bay Street, 650 Francisco Street, 531 Bay Stree...
Survey number: HABS CA-2727-K Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
North Beach Place, 531 Bay Street, 650 Francisco Street, 531 Bay Stree...
Survey number: HABS CA-2727-K Public domain photograph - 1930s California, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Presidio of San Francisco, Post Engineer's Headquarters Office, Crissy...
Survey number: HABS CA-2627 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232
Presidio of San Francisco, Enlisted Men's Barracks Type, West end of C...
Survey number: HABS CA-2623 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232
Presidio of San Francisco, Enlisted Men's Barracks Type, West end of C...
Survey number: HABS CA-2623 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232
Presidio Water Treatment Plant, Pumping Station, East of Lobos Creek a...
Non-contributing resource in the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark District (NRIS #66000232). Survey number: HAER CA-155-D Building/structure dates: 1948 Initial Construction Building/struc... More
Presidio Water Treatment Plant, Pumping Station, East of Lobos Creek a...
Non-contributing resource in the Presidio of San Francisco National Historic Landmark District (NRIS #66000232). Survey number: HAER CA-155-D Building/structure dates: 1948 Initial Construction Building/struc... More
Trocadero Inn, Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco, San Francisco Count...
Suggested address, Twenty-second Avenue, is not verifiable in documentation. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-45 Survey number: HABS CA-119 Building/structure dates: after. 1860- ... More
Trocadero Inn, Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco, San Francisco Count...
Suggested address, Twenty-second Avenue, is not verifiable in documentation. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-45 Survey number: HABS CA-119 Building/structure dates: after. 1860- ... More
Trocadero Inn, Sigmund Stern Grove, San Francisco, San Francisco Count...
Suggested address, Twenty-second Avenue, is not verifiable in documentation. Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-45 Survey number: HABS CA-119 Building/structure dates: after. 1860- ... More
Howard Street in San Francisco, known as "Skid Row," the district of t...
Picryl description: Public domain image of San Francisco during the Great Depression, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.
Hotel Adams, 391 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, San Francisco Coun...
Significance: The Hotel Adams has been determined by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to be eligible to the National Register of Historic Places as a Contributory Building to the San Francisco Apar... More
Hotel Adams, 391 Leavenworth Street, San Francisco, San Francisco Coun...
Significance: The Hotel Adams has been determined by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to be eligible to the National Register of Historic Places as a Contributory Building to the San Francisco Apar... More
Medical-Dental Building, 450 Sutter Street, San Francisco, San Francis...
Public domain photograph of San Francisco, California, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Presidio of San Francisco, Electrical Shop, Crissy Field North cantonm...
Survey number: HABS CA-2630 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232
Presidio of San Francisco, Electrical Shop, Crissy Field North cantonm...
Survey number: HABS CA-2630 National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 66000232