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Historic Preservation Commission initiates landmark designation for Marcus Books on Fillmore Street
Summary
After hours of public testimony and expert presentations, the San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to initiate Article 10 landmark designation for 1712–1716 Fillmore Street, the longtime home of Marcus Books and the former Jimbo’s Bop City.
The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 18, 2013, to initiate Article 10 landmark designation for 1712–1716 Fillmore Street, the building long associated with Marcus Books and the former Jimbo’s Bop City.
Mary Brown, a Department of Preservation planner, told commissioners the department’s draft designation report finds the building significant for its long association with Julian and Ray Richardson, Marcus Books’ tenure at the site, and the earlier tenure of Jimbo’s Bop City. "The department believes that the subject building meets the established eligibility requirements for its association with significant events, persons, and businesses," Brown said during her presentation.
The vote followed an extended presentation by Stacy Farr, the architectural…
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