National Register of Historic Places

Jackson Square Historic District

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Listed
November 18, 1971
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
71000186

About this property

Jackson Square Historic District is an area in downtown San Francisco, California. It dates back to the city's earliest years and the 1849 gold rush, and is known for its historic commercial buildings in the classical revival and Italianate styles. The Jackson Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 18, 1971, with periods of significance spanning from 1850 to 1924. Jackson Square Historic District is bounded approximately by Broadway on the north, Washington Street on the south, Columbus Ave. on the west and Sansome Street on the east. Jackson Street runs through it. According to the 2010 neighborhoods map of the San Francisco Association of Realtors (SFAR), Jackson Square Historic District lies within the Financial District/Barbary Coast neighborhood. However, according to a 2006 definition by the city mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services, the area forms part of the North Beach neighborhood. Jackson Square encompasses the northeastern part of the former Barbary Coast red light district. It contains several buildings that survived the 1906 earthquake. California Masonic Lodge No. 1, 728 Montgomery Street First Jewish religious services in San Francisco, 735 Montgomery Street Bank of Lucas, Turner & Co., NE corner of Montgomery and Jackson

Location

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
37.79704, -122.39816

Categories

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Sources

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When was Jackson Square Historic District listed on the National Register?

Jackson Square Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 18, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Jackson Square Historic District?

Jackson Square Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Jackson Square Historic District?

The period of significance for Jackson Square Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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