This section of NoeHill explores historic sites and points of interest in San Francisco. We include all historic sites recognized at the national level (National Register of Historic Places), the state level (California Historical Landmarks) or locally (San Francisco Landmarks).

National Register of Historic Places

The National Register of Historic Places was authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 to encourage the preservation of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects significant in the history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture of the United States of America.

California Historical Landmarks

The program is administered by the California Office of Historic Preservation to commemorate buildings, structures, sites, or places that have been determined to have statewide historical significance. Many, but not all, California Historical Landmarks have commemorative plaques. The plaques are privately funded.

San Francisco Landmarks

The San Francisco Landmarks Preservation Advisory Board was established in 1967. Its nine members are appointed by the Mayor of San Francisco. Nominated properties are subject to public hearings and must be approved by the Landmarks Board, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors before being designated as San Francisco Landmarks.

Also see Wikipedia.

Points of Interest This category allows us to photograph and discuss all things San Francisco that we would like to share.

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