National Register of Historic Places

South San Francisco Hillside Sign

South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California
Listed
July 10, 1996
Type
Object
Period
Listed
Ref No.
96000761

About this property

The South San Francisco Hillside Sign is a historic sign on a hillside overlooking the city of South San Francisco in San Mateo County, California. It was created in the 1920s and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The sign is the main feature of Sign Hill Park, a city park which provides 30 acres (12 ha) of open space, almost 2 miles (3.2 km) of hiking trails, and access to the letters of the sign itself. The sign spells out "SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO THE INDUSTRIAL CITY" in white-painted concrete letters and is visible to drivers on northbound U.S. 101 and flights to San Francisco International Airport.

Location

South San Francisco, San Mateo County, California
37.66377, -122.42020

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was South San Francisco Hillside Sign listed on the National Register?

South San Francisco Hillside Sign was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1996.

What type of historic resource is South San Francisco Hillside Sign?

South San Francisco Hillside Sign is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for South San Francisco Hillside Sign?

The period of significance for South San Francisco Hillside Sign is recorded as the listed era.

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