wnp71.1280

Polk & Golden Gate

January 1, 1897

View across intersection to northeast corner, First United Presbyterian Church. Banner over entrance reads '16th International Convention Junior & Intermediate Christian Endeavor Headquarters.' Built in 1873 on Tyler Street (now Golden Gate Avenue) between Taylor and Jones as the octagon-shaped Central Presbyterian Tabernacle. In 1883 the building was moved four blocks west on Golden Gate to the location here and was heavily remodeled. The octagonal shape is here visible only along the roof lines. Destroyed, April 1906 [CHU-10] (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346) [United Presbyterian Church G.G. Ave-Polk St. 1897]

Polk & Golden Gate

Location

450-498 Golden Gate Ave, 94102

Civic Center

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 18, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of the Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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