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Commission recommends New Era Hall for landmark designation despite owner concerns about costs and delays
Summary
The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend Article 10 landmark designation for New Era Hall at 2117–2123 Market Street; staff cited architectural and social-historical significance while the property owner testified the designation imposed extra costs and permitting delays.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted April 19 to recommend Article 10 landmark designation of New Era Hall at 2117–2123 Market Street and to forward the recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The motion passed unanimously, 6–0.
Desiree Smith of Planning Department staff summarized the nomination, calling New Era Hall a rare example of a purpose-built mixed-use social-hall building by master architect August Norden and significant for its role in post-1906 rebuilding and Mexican American commercial history.…
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