Construction Work at San Francisco State College, Haight & Buchanan Streets, 1952

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Workers spray water over graded earth during construction or repair work at the original San Francisco State College campus at Haight and Buchanan Streets in 1952. Wooden forms and building materials suggest preparation for new pavement or court surfacing. The photograph was taken during the College’s final year at the urban campus, shortly before classes officially moved to the Lake Merced site in 1953.

Identifier
TP-ATA-0494
Date
1952
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
12x7 Print
Source
San Francisco State University Archives
Rights
Public
Views
360

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