National Register of Historic Places

Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Listed
February 13, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86000207

About this property

The Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse, also known as Beltline Railroad Roundhouse and Sandhouse, in San Francisco, California, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It served the San Francisco Belt Railroad. The property includes an engine house/roundhouse known as the Engine House and later as the roundhouse, which was built in 1913, and an auxiliary building known as the sandhouse, which was built in 1914. Both buildings are made of reinforced concrete, finished with cement plaster. The property comprises the block bounded by Lombard St., Sansome St., and the Embarcadero. It was designed and/or built by Newman, Freeman & Alden. It was designated City and County of San Francisco Landmark #114.

Location

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
37.80447, -122.40619

Categories

COMMERCEENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

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When was Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse listed on the National Register?

Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 13, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse?

Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse?

The period of significance for Belt Railroad Engine House and Sandhouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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