Early Lake Merced Campus Buildings, circa 1950–1955

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View of San Francisco State College’s developing Lake Merced (19th Avenue) campus in the early–mid 1950s. Several temporary wooden huts—used for student organizations, faculty space, and other campus functions—stand in front of newly constructed permanent classroom buildings. The sparse landscaping and dirt pathways reflect the rapid expansion period following the College’s move from the Haight & Buchanan campus.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0468
Context

The old San Francisco State College campus at Haight & Buchanan Streets operated from the early 20th century through 1952. As enrollment rapidly grew in the 1930s, the campus became overcrowded and a search for a larger location began. Classes officially moved to to the 19th Avenue location in 1953.

 

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Geographic Coverage
San Francisco, CA
Temporal Coverage
1950s
Type
Still Image
Format
9x5 Print
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
249

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