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HPC approves Murphy Windmill safety upgrades; commission requires wood treads on public run
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission approved safety upgrades at the Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park, requiring steel interior stairs overall but wood treads on the first (public) run and final materials review by preservation staff to balance safety and historic character.
The Historic Preservation Commission on May 2 approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for safety upgrades to the Murphy Windmill in Golden Gate Park, adding conditions that require a steel internal stair system with wood treads on the first (public) run and final material approval by planning preservation staff.
Elizabeth Junker of planning staff summarized the project: proposed changes include raising the gallery handrail to 42 inches, adding a 4‑inch toe kick, replacing deck and entry doors in kind, installing exterior lighting, adding tie‑offs and fall‑protection cables,…
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