National Register of Historic Places

Golden Gate Park Conservatory

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Listed
October 13, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000184

About this property

The Conservatory of Flowers is a greenhouse and botanical garden that houses a collection of rare and exotic plants in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. With construction having been completed in 1879, it is the oldest building in the park. It was one of the first municipal conservatories constructed in the United States and is the oldest remaining municipal wooden conservatory in the country. For these distinctions and for its associated historical, architectural, and engineering merits, the Conservatory of Flowers is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Places. It is a California Historical Landmark and a San Francisco Designated Landmark. The Conservatory of Flowers is now one of the three locations of the Gardens of Golden Gate Park, along with the Japanese Tea Garden and the San Francisco Botanical Garden.

Location

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
37.77255, -122.46038

Categories

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Sources

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When was Golden Gate Park Conservatory listed on the National Register?

Golden Gate Park Conservatory was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 13, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Golden Gate Park Conservatory?

Golden Gate Park Conservatory is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Golden Gate Park Conservatory?

The period of significance for Golden Gate Park Conservatory is recorded as the industrial era.

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