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Committee backs landmark designation for Rube Goldberg's Gough Street building

San Francisco Board of Supervisors — Land Use & Transportation Committee · April 20, 2015
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Summary

The committee forwarded a nomination to landmark 194 Gough Street (the R.L. Goldberg Building), citing its architectural integrity, association with cartoonist/inventor Rube Goldberg and intact early‑20th century storefronts; staff noted unanimous Historic Preservation Commission support and some written opposition.

The Land Use & Transportation Committee recommended the R.L. Goldberg Building at 194 Gough Street be designated a city landmark and advanced the nomination to the full Board.

Supervisor London Breed described the building's connection to Rube Goldberg and its…

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