{"id":"qipu:sf/place/institution/laurel-hill-cemetery-c0d7be","ids":["qipu:sf/place/institution/laurel-hill-cemetery-c0d7be"],"kind":"cemetery","name":"Laurel Hill Cemetery","tied_by":"name","block":null,"release":"v0.7.1","rows_columns":["t","id","year","y","date","kind","topic","outcome","summary","tier","source","leaf","scan","addr","quote","note","title","how","g","rec","sc"],"rows":[["f","dl-sf-facts-v1.1-haiku55-2026-10/C101744336:529/10001",1910,1910,"","project","other",null,"Parking plan (Outdoor Art League) · proposes: removal of all bodies in the western half of Laurel Hill Cemetery, reinterment in the eastern half, which is then to be parked","unverified","C101744336",529,"https://archive.org/details/C101744336/page/n528",null,"The parking plan, as submitted by the Outdoor Art League, contemplates the removal of all the bodies in the western half of Laurel Hill Cemetery",null,"Official opinions of Percy V. Long, City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California ; [1908-1912]","n","a",0,-1.0],["f","dl-sf-facts-v1.1-haiku55-2026-10/C101744336:530/2",1910,1910,"","finding","other",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery · finding: removal from western half only, leaving eastern half untouched, would be legally indefensible","unverified","C101744336",530,"https://archive.org/details/C101744336/page/n529",null,"in my opinion the position of the Board would be legally indefensible.",null,"Official opinions of Percy V. Long, City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California ; [1908-1912]","n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1912sanfrich:847/2",1912,1912,null,"communication",null,"referred","Marshal Hale's proposal to move Senator Broderick and Colonel Baker from Laurel Hill Cemetery was referred to the Publicity Committee.","quoted","journalofproceed1912sanfrich",847,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1912sanfrich/page/n847",null,"Removal of Bodies of Broderick and Baker From Laurel Hill Cemetery. Also, Communication From Marshal Hale, relative to removal",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["f","dl-sf-facts-v1.1-haiku55-2026-10/C101744336:529/1",1910,1913,"1913","site","other",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery · proposes: Removal of all bodies from western half and reinterment in eastern half, which is then to be parked","unverified","C101744336",529,"https://archive.org/details/C101744336/page/n528",null,"The parking plan, as submitted by the Outdoor Art League, contemplates the removal of all the bodies in the western half of Laurel Hill Cemetery",null,"Official opinions of Percy V. Long, City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California ; [1908-1912]","n","a",0,-1.0],["f","dl-sf-facts-v1.1-haiku55-2026-10/C101744336:529/2",1910,1913,"1913","site","other",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery · finding: Parking plan depends on consent of lot owners affected and the cemetery associations","unverified","C101744336",529,"https://archive.org/details/C101744336/page/n528",null,"This plan depends upon the consent of the lot owners affected and the cemetery associations.",null,"Official opinions of Percy V. Long, City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California ; [1908-1912]","n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1913sanfrich|1604",1913,1913,"1913-11-25","resolution","running-the-city",null,"Outdoor Art League offers Laurel Hill Cemetery as a memorial park","unverified","journalofproceed1913sanfrich",1317,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1913sanfrich/page/n1317",null,"Resolution No. 9594 iNew Series), v^hich passed the Board on August 19, 1912. Supervisor Giannini's substitute resolution was adopted by a vote of three to two. Supervisors Payot, Hayden and Giannini voting in favor of recommending its adoption by the Board, while Supervisors Murdock and Andrew J. G",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1913sanfrich|1605",1913,1913,"1913-11-25","ordinance","public-money","passed","City Attorney asked for an ordinance emptying Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed1913sanfrich",1319,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1913sanfrich/page/n1319",null,"Ordinance. On motion of Supervisor Payot: J. R. No, 989, Resolved, That the City Attorney be and he is hereby requested to submit to this Board an ordinance which will cause the removal of all bodies now buried in the Masonic, Laurel Hill, Calvary and Odd Fellows' Cemeteries and which will result in",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1914sanfrich:440/4",1914,1914,"1914-04-20","communication",null,"referred","Point Lobos Improvement Club asked the city to open Sutter Street through Laurel Hill Cemetery; referred to Streets Committee.","quoted","journalofproceed1914sanfrich",440,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1914sanfrich/page/n440",null,"Opening of Sutter Street Through Laurel Hill Cemetery. Also, communication — From the Point Lobos Improvement Club, for the opening of Sutter street",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1914sanfrich|715",1914,1914,"1914-05-25","ordinance","the-street",null,"Cook Street to be paved up to Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed1914sanfrich",627,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1914sanfrich/page/n627",null,"Ordinance of said City and County of San Francisco, said work to be performed under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and to be done in accordance with the specifications prepared therefor by said Board of Public Works, and on file in its office, which said plans and specifications are her",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/map:journalofproceed1914sanfrich/627/f7109249",1914,1914,"1914-05-25","ordinance",null,null,"Cook Street to be paved up to Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed1914sanfrich",627,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1914sanfrich/page/n627",null,"The improvement of Vicksburg street, between Jersey and Twentyfifth streets, by the construction of granite curbs, and by the construction of an asphalt pavement…",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1914sanfrich|683",1914,1914,"1914-06-22","ordinance","the-street",null,"Cook Street to be paved up to Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed1914sanfrich",570,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1914sanfrich/page/n570",null,"Ordinance of said City and County of San Francisco, said work to be performed under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and to be done in accordance with the specifications prepared therefor by said Board of Public Works, and on file in its oflace, which said plans and specifications are her",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:346/3",1924,1924,"1924-03-24","ordinance",null,null,"Proposed ordinance would order bodies removed from Laurel Hill Cemetery as a health hazard; vote not printed here.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",346,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n345",null,"Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens and endangers the health, safety",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:359/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-07","ordinance",null,"passed first reading","Proposed ordinance ordering removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery's bodies passed for printing after a postponement motion failed.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",359,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n358",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bill No. 6647. Ordinance No. (New Series), as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,1.62],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:361/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-07","ordinance",null,"passed","Ordinance to remove Laurel Hill Cemetery's burials and reserve land for a mausoleum passed; McSheehy voted no.","unverified","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",361,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n360",null,"tion thereof, and may preserve such historical vaults or monuments as the board of directors",null,null,"n","a",0,4.88],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:444/2",1924,1924,"1924-04-21","ordinance",null,"passed first reading","Ordinance proposed to order removal of human bodies from Laurel Hill Cemetery, with the outcome continuing on the next page.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",444,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n443",null,"Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens and endangers the health,",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:450/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-21","ordinance",null,null,"Bill proposed to order disinterment of human bodies from Laurel Hill Cemetery, with removal outside the city or mausoleum deposit.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",450,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n449",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bill No. 6678, Ordinance No. — (New Series), as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:458/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-21","ordinance","health",null,"Proposed ordinance to disinter and remove bodies from Laurel Hill Cemetery was indefinitely postponed by the Board.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",458,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n457",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bill No. 6647, Ordinance No. (New Series), entitled \"Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:461/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-21","ordinance",null,null,"Proposed ordinance orders human remains removed from Laurel Hill Cemetery, citing threats to public health and safety.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",461,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n460",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bill No. 6678, Ordinance No. (New Series), as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:506/4",1924,1924,"1924-04-28","ordinance",null,null,"Bill No. 6694 would order the disinterment and removal of bodies from Laurel Hill Cemetery as a health and safety measure.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",506,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n505",null,"Removal of Cemeteries. The following entitled bill was taken up: Bill No. 6694, Ordinance No. (New Series), entitled Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hi 11 Cemetery",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:508/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-28","ordinance","health","passed first reading","Bill ordering removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery's bodies passed for printing; opponents had protested strongly.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",508,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n507",null,"Removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery. Bill No. 6694, Ordinance No. (New Series), as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,3.02],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:509/1",1924,1924,"1924-04-28","ordinance",null,"passed","Bill 6694 passed to order removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery's remains; McSheehy voted no.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",509,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n508",null,"adoption thereof, cause the same to be published in a newspaper of general circulation",null,null,"n","a",0,5.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:533/3",1924,1924,"1924-05-05","ordinance",null,null,"Proposed ordinance would order removal of human remains from Laurel Hill Cemetery as a health hazard.","quoted","journalofproceed1924sanfrich",533,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed1924sanfrich/page/n532",null,"Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens and endangers the health, safety,",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed21sanfrich|797",1926,1926,"1926-03-29","resolution","land-and-building","passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery gives land at California Street and Presidio Avenue","quoted","journalofproceed21sanfrich",514,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed21sanfrich/page/n514",null,"Resolution No. 25429 (New Series), as follows: Whereas, the Laurel Hill Cemetery Association has executed and tendered a deed, dated March 5, 1926, conveying to the City and County of San Francisco, for street purposes, a parcel of land at the southwest corner of California street and Presidio avenu",null,null,"n","a",0,2.14],["d","qipu:sf/decision/map:journalofproceed21sanfrich/514/8012e41f",1926,1926,"1926-03-29","resolution",null,"passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery gives land at California Street and Presidio Avenue","unverified","journalofproceed21sanfrich",514,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed21sanfrich/page/n514",null,"Accepting Deed From Laurel Hill Cemetery Association for Land Required for Street Purposes.",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/sd:6ea6b482ad",1926,1926,"1926-03-29",null,"property","passed","City takes Laurel Hill Cemetery land for a street","unverified",null,null,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed21sanfrich/page/n514/mode/1up",null,null,null,null,"n","a",0,0.46],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed22sanfrich|1567",1927,1927,"1927-07-25","resolution","the-street",null,"Map approved for widening Parker Avenue along Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed22sanfrich",1443,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed22sanfrich/page/n1443",null,"Resolution No. 98208 (Second Series), approve a map showing the widening of Parker avenue south of California street, fronting on Laurel Hill Cemetery; now, therefore, Resolved, That the map showing the widening of Parker avenue south of California street, fronting on Laurel Hill Cemetery, is hereby",null,null,"n","a",0,2.24],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed23sanfrich:1689/4",1928,1928,"1928-08-06","resolution","schools","passed","Architect's fees of $6,000 (≈ $118,225 in 2026 dollars) for the Geary Street School, to be built near Laurel Hill Cemetery, were adopted.","quoted","journalofproceed23sanfrich",1689,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed23sanfrich/page/n1689",null,"Architect's Fees, Geary Street School. Resolution No. (New Series), as follows: Resolved, That the sum of $6,000",null,null,"n","a",0,6.65],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed23sanfrich|2166",1928,1928,"1928-08-06","ordinance","the-street","passed first reading","Geary Street School to be built beside Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed23sanfrich",1691,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed23sanfrich/page/n1691",null,"Ordinance No. (New Series), as follows: Authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of the Geary Street School, and ordering the construction of the Geary Street School, to be erected in the block bounded by Geary, Cook and Blake streets and Laurel Hill Cemetery, and to ",null,null,"n","a",0,3.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed23sanfrich|2197",1928,1928,"1928-08-13","ordinance","the-street",null,"Geary Street School to be built beside Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed23sanfrich",1728,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed23sanfrich/page/n1728",null,"Ordinance No. 8146 (New Series), as follows: Authorizing preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of the Geary Street School, and ordering the construction of the Geary Street School, to be erected in the block bounded by Geary, Cook and Blake streets and Laurel Hill Cemetery, an",null,null,"n","a",0,3.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed24sanfrich|1373",1929,1929,"1929-05-13","resolution","city-services","passed first reading","$123,997.32 (≈ $2.4 million in 2026 dollars) to build the Geary Street School beside Laurel Hill Cemetery; passed first reading only","unverified","journalofproceed24sanfrich",976,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed24sanfrich/page/n976",null,"Resolution No. (New Series), as follows: Resolved, That the following amounts be and the same are hereby set aside, appropriated and authorized to be expended out of Special School Tax to cover the cost of construction of the Geary Street School, to be erected on block bounded by Geary, Cook and Bla",null,null,"n","m",0,3.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed26part2sanfrich:438/2",1931,1931,"1931-08-17","resolution",null,"passed","Permission proposed for Laurel Hill Cemetery Association to install a water pipe along Boice Street.","quoted","journalofproceed26part2sanfrich",438,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed26part2sanfrich/page/n421",null,"Granting Permission to Laurel Hill Cemetery Association to Install Water Pipe.",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed26part2sanfrich|334",1931,1931,"1931-08-17","resolution","doing-business","passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery may lay a water pipe on Boice Street","unverified","journalofproceed26part2sanfrich",438,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed26part2sanfrich/page/n421",null,"Resolution No. 34927 (New Series), as follows: Resolved, That permission is hereby granted the Laurel Hill Cemetery Association to install a water pipe along the west sidewalk area of Boice street from the south line of the Laurel Hill Cemetery, 250",null,null,"n","a",0,1.82],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:297/2",1936,1936,"1936-03-02","ordinance",null,"referred","Supervisor Uhl proposed an ordinance ordering removal of human remains from Laurel Hill Cemetery within three years.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",297,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n297",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) Supervisor Uhl presented: Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:678/2",1936,1936,"1936-05-18","resolution",null,"passed","The city approved buying a 14-foot strip from Laurel Hill Cemetery Association for $1,362 (≈ $33,015 in 2026 dollars) to widen Parker Avenue.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",678,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n678",null,"Authorizing Purchase of Land for the Widening of Parker Avenue.",null,null,"n","a",0,2.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich|315",1936,1936,"1936-05-18","resolution","land-and-building","passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery sells land for $1,362 (≈ $33,015 in 2026 dollars) to widen Parker Avenue","unverified","journalofproceed31sanfrich",678,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n678",null,"Resolution No. 2580, as follows: Resolved, That the City and County of San Francisco purchase from the following owner certain real property situated in the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, required for the widening of Parker avenue, payable from Appropriation No. 548.956.17: L",null,null,"n","a",0,2.24],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1561/2",1936,1936,"1936-09-08","ordinance","health",null,"Ordinance proposed to order removal of human remains from Laurel Hill Cemetery near Presidio avenue, deferred two weeks.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1561,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1561",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19)",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich|538",1936,1936,"1936-09-08","ordinance","city-services",null,"Bodies at Laurel Hill Cemetery ordered removed within three years","unverified","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1561,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1561",null,"Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens and endangers the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the public; ordering and demanding the disinterring and removal of human bodies therefrom and fixing a time within which such disinterri",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1590/3",1936,1936,"1936-09-21","ordinance","health",null,"Public Welfare Committee recommends removing Laurel Hill Cemetery, saying its continued maintenance endangers health and safety.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1590,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1590",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) BUI No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.19'4, as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1594/1",1936,1936,"1936-09-21","ordinance",null,"continued","Board continued consideration of an ordinance ordering removal of bodies from Laurel Hill Cemetery to October 5, 1936.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1594,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1594",null,"the consideration of Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, declaring that the further maintenance",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1624/2",1936,1936,"1936-09-28","ordinance",null,"continued","A bill ordering removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery was continued on the calendar until October 5, 1936.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1624,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1624",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) On recommendation of Public Welfare Committee",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1644/2",1936,1936,"1936-10-05","ordinance","health",null,"Proposed ordinance declares Laurel Hill Cemetery a health threat and orders its bodies disinterred and removed.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1644,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1644",null,"Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1648/1",1936,1936,"1936-10-05","hearing",null,"continued","Board hearing on removing Laurel Hill Cemetery was continued until Tuesday, October 13, 1936.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1648,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1648",null,"On motion duly made and carried, the Board of Supervisors resolved itself into Committee of the Whole",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1710/3",1936,1936,"1936-10-13","ordinance","health",null,"Proposed ordinance declares Laurel Hill Cemetery a health threat and orders its bodies disinterred and removed.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1710,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1710",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1714/1",1936,1936,"1936-10-13","ordinance",null,"referred","Supervisors referred the Calvary and Laurel Hill cemetery removal measures to the City Engineer and Planning Commission, reporting back January 11, 1937.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1714,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1714",null,"Section 5. It is hereby ordained that any cemetery corporation, association, corporation sole or other person owning",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich:1715/1",1936,1936,"1936-10-13","other",null,"referred","Laurel Hill Cemetery removal referred to the City Engineer and City Planning Commission, to report back January 11, 1937.","quoted","journalofproceed31sanfrich",1715,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed31sanfrich/page/n1715",null,"W. W. Chappin, member of the City Planning Commission, spoke in favor of making Laurel Hill Cemetery",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:54/1",1937,1937,"1937-01-11","ordinance",null,null,"Board proposes ordering all bodies removed from Laurel Hill Cemetery, citing threats to public health and safety.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",54,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n51",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:482/1",1937,1937,"1937-03-22","ordinance","health",null,"Ordinance to remove human remains from Laurel Hill Cemetery on health and safety grounds is still pending.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",482,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n475",null,"Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens and endangers the health",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:485/1",1937,1937,"1937-03-22","ordinance","parks","continued","Action on the Laurel Hill Cemetery removal bill was put off until June 21, 1937.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",485,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n478",null,"Geo. Skaller urged the passage of Bill No. 937, otherwise nothing could be done",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:486/1",1937,1937,"1937-03-22","ordinance","parks","passed first reading","Bill 937 to remove Laurel Hill Cemetery for a memorial park passed for second reading.","unverified","journalofproceed32sanfrich",486,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n479",null,"the roll was called on Bill No. 937, providing for the removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery",null,null,"n","a",0,5.41],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:551/2",1937,1937,"1937-04-05","ordinance",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery removal ordinance laid over two weeks on Supervisor Meyer's motion, made a special order for 2:30 p.m.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",551,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n544",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:552/1",1937,1937,"1937-04-05","ordinance","health",null,"Proposed ordinance would order human remains removed from Laurel Hill Cemetery at Presidio Avenue; the final vote is not on this page.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",552,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n545",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) Bill No. 937, Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:600/1",1937,1937,"1937-04-19","ordinance","health",null,"Final passage taken up for ordinance ordering removal of human remains from Laurel Hill Cemetery, Presidio Avenue, citing public health danger.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",600,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n593",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. (Code No. 17.19) On recommendation of Public Welfare Committee:",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich|273",1937,1937,"1937-04-19","ordinance","city-services",null,"Bodies ordered removed from Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed32sanfrich",600,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n593",null,"Ordinance No. 17.194, as follows: Declaring that the further maintenance of Laurel Hill Cemetery threatens and endangers the health, safety, comfort and welfare of the public; ordering and demanding the disinterring and removal of human bodies therefrom and fixing a time within which such disinterri",null,null,"n","a",0,2.99],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:831/4",1937,1937,"1937-05-24","communication",null,"referred","A petition asking the Board to reconsider or repeal the Laurel Hill Cemetery removal was referred to the Registrar of Voters to check signatures.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",831,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n822",null,"Repeal of Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal. Petition received by Board requesting reconsideration, repeal or reference",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1027/1",1937,1937,"1937-06-07","other",null,"referred","Supervisor Uhl's motion refers the Laurel Hill Cemetery removal referendum petition to the City Attorney to draft a repealing ordinance.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",1027,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n1018",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal, asking reconsideration, re- peal, or referendum thereon",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1034/2",1937,1937,"1937-06-15","ordinance",null,"continued","The Public Welfare Committee recommended against repealing the Laurel Hill Cemetery removal ordinance, and the matter was continued to next Monday.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",1034,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n1025",null,"Reconsideration of Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal Ordinance.",null,null,"n","a",0,-3.5],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1035/1",1937,1937,"1937-06-15","motion",null,"refused","Supervisor Colman's motion to delay reconsideration of the Laurel Hill Cemetery removal ordinance was defeated by the Board.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",1035,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n1026",null,"Reconsideration of Laurel Hill Cemetery Removal Ordinance.",null,null,"n","a",0,6.12],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1035/2",1937,1937,"1937-06-15","ordinance",null,"refused","Bill No. 1354 to repeal Ordinance 17.194 on Laurel Hill Cemetery removal was refused passage for second reading.","unverified","journalofproceed32sanfrich",1035,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n1026",null,"Bill No. 1354, Ordinance No. 17.196, as follows: Repealing Ordinance No. 17.194, entitled as follows:",null,null,"n","a",0,5.5],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1035/3",1937,1937,"1937-06-15","resolution",null,null,"Resolution 3337 would submit Ordinance 17.194 on Laurel Hill Cemetery removal to voters at the November 2, 1937 election.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",1035,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n1026",null,"Resolution No. 3337, as follows: Whereas, this Board of Supervisors did, on the 19th day of April, 1937, enact Ordinance No. 17.194",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1949/1",1937,1937,"1937-11-22","ballot_measure",null,null,"Voters in the November 1937 election were asked whether to keep Ordinance 17.194 removing Laurel Hill Cemetery; the canvass certified the result.","quoted","journalofproceed32sanfrich",1949,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed32sanfrich/page/n1940",null,"Proposition No. 5 — Referendum— Do you favor Ordinance No. 17.194 enacted by the Board of Supervisors providing for the removal of Laurel Hill Cemetery?",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed34sanfrich:625/2",1939,1939,"1939-03-20","resolution",null,"referred","Supervisor Uhl proposes directing the City Attorney to oppose state bills overriding the ordinance ordering Laurel Hill Cemetery's removal.","quoted","journalofproceed34sanfrich",625,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed34sanfrich/page/n619",null,"Directing the City Attorney to Oppose Any State Legislation Designed to Defeat the Removal of",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed34sanfrich|199",1939,1939,"1939-03-20","ordinance","city-services",null,"City Attorney to oppose a state takeover of Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed34sanfrich",625,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed34sanfrich/page/n619",null,"Ordinance No. 17.194 (Bill 937), ordering the abandonment and removal of the bodies from Laurel Hill Cemetery; and Whereas, according to report of persons attending the meeting. City Attorney O'Toole stated that it might be possible to introduce a bill in the Legislature transferring Laurel Hill Cem",null,null,"n","a",0,1.77],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed34sanfrich:650/2",1939,1939,"1939-03-27","resolution",null,"passed","The Board adopted Resolution 170 directing the City Attorney to oppose state acquisition of Laurel Hill Cemetery as a state park.","quoted","journalofproceed34sanfrich",652,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed34sanfrich/page/n644",null,"Directing the City Attorney to Oppose Any Legislation Which Will Provide for the Acquisition by the State of California of Laurel Hill Cemetery",null,null,"n","a",0,3.38],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed34sanfrich:651/1",1939,1939,"1939-03-27","resolution",null,"passed","Board directs the City Attorney to oppose any state plan making Laurel Hill Cemetery a state park.","quoted","journalofproceed34sanfrich",651,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed34sanfrich/page/n645",null,"Directing the City Attorney to Oppose Any Legislation Which Will Provide for the Acquisition by",null,null,"n","a",0,3.38],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed34sanfrich|205",1939,1939,"1939-03-27","resolution","civic-life",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery sought as a State Park by owners","unverified","journalofproceed34sanfrich",652,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed34sanfrich/page/n644",null,"Resolution No. 170, as follows: Whereas, the Board of Supervisors has been advised that it is the intention of the directors and lot owners of Laurel Hill Cemetery to endeavor to obtain legislation which will permit Laurel Hill Cemetery being taken over by the State as a State Park in contravention ",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed36sanfrich:126/4",1941,1941,"1941-01-20","other",null,null,"Supervisor Uhl noted a news report that Heyman Brothers bought Laurel Hill Cemetery property for $750,000 (≈ $17.2 million in 2026 dollars).","quoted","journalofproceed36sanfrich",126,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed36sanfrich/page/n125",null,"Development of Laurel Hill Cemetery Property Supervisor Uhl called attention to news story reinirting that Heyman Brothers had purchased",null,null,"n","a",0,0.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed36sanfrich:1671/7",1941,1941,"1941-07-17","motion",null,"passed","The Laurel Hill Cemetery Association asked that its cemetery be removed from the assessment roll; the City Attorney was asked for an opinion.","unverified","journalofproceed36sanfrich",1671,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed36sanfrich/page/n1668",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association requesting that the cemetery property be removed from the assessment roll, and opinion requested from the City Attorney",null,null,"n","a",0,-0.25],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed36sanfrich:1683/1",1941,1941,"1941-07-28","other",null,"passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery's assessment reduction is still pending, with the City Attorney advising denial and a reduced figure proposed.","unverified","journalofproceed36sanfrich",1683,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed36sanfrich/page/n1680",null,"Laurel Hill Cemeterv Assn 1 1032 26S.170 Ml-. Jacob A. Hoffman, Attorney of the firm of",null,null,"n","a",0,-3.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich:245/5",1942,1942,"1942-07-21","hearing",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment appeal was postponed until July 21, 1942, when the full Board is present.","quoted","journalofproceed37part2sanfrich",245,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich/page/n244",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Assn 1 1032 187,720 1,000 35&36 1065 1,800 300 Attorney for applicant requested postponement",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich:246/1",1942,1942,"1942-07-21","other",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment petition was postponed to July 27, 1942 for lack of attendance.","quoted","journalofproceed37part2sanfrich",246,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich/page/n245",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Assn 1 1032 187,720 1,000",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich:255/1",1942,1942,"1942-07-27","hearing",null,"continued","Board postponed Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment reduction request to a 2:00 p.m. special order.","quoted","journalofproceed37part2sanfrich",255,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich/page/n254",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Assn 1 10n2 187.720 1,000 35 & 36 1065 1.800 300",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich:260/1",1942,1942,"1942-07-27","other",null,"passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment was proposed for reduction to last year's $5,400 (≈ $111,624 in 2026 dollars); the final vote continues on the next page.","quoted","journalofproceed37part2sanfrich",260,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed37part2sanfrich/page/n259",null,"Consideration of Applications for Corrections or Reductions of Assessments, Continued.",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed38part3sanfrich:116/10",1943,1943,"1943-07-12","hearing",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's second assessment application was postponed at its request until Thursday, July 15, 1943.","quoted","journalofproceed38part3sanfrich",116,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed38part3sanfrich/page/n116",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association... 35/36 1065 L 35-150 L 35-900",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed38part3sanfrich:116/9",1943,1943,"1943-07-12","hearing",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment application was postponed at its request until Thursday, July 15, 1943.","quoted","journalofproceed38part3sanfrich",116,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed38part3sanfrich/page/n116",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association... 1 1032 1,000 187,720",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed38part3sanfrich:118/2",1943,1943,"1943-07-15","hearing",null,"passed","Laurel Hill Cemetery's assessment was cut by $182,320 (≈ $3.6 million in 2026 dollars) to $5,400 (≈ $105,172 in 2026 dollars) on MacPhee's motion, with no objection.","quoted","journalofproceed38part3sanfrich",118,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed38part3sanfrich/page/n118",null,"27 Laurel Hill Cemetery Association. 28 Laurel Hill Cemetery Association",null,null,"n","a",0,0.49],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed39part2sanfrich:460/7",1944,1944,null,"hearing",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment appeal for Presidio Avenue and Sutter was postponed until July 24, 1944.","quoted","journalofproceed39part2sanfrich",460,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed39part2sanfrich/page/n460",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association, Presidio Ave. & Sutter",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed39part2sanfrich:460/8",1944,1944,null,"hearing",null,"continued","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's assessment appeal for Parker Avenue was postponed until July 24, 1944.","quoted","journalofproceed39part2sanfrich",460,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed39part2sanfrich/page/n460",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association, Parker Ave",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed39part2sanfrich:462/1",1944,1944,"1944-07-24","other",null,"refused","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association asked for a lower assessment on its cemetery land; the Board's decision is not shown on this page.","quoted","journalofproceed39part2sanfrich",462,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed39part2sanfrich/page/n462",null,"Dnsideration of applications. Laurel Hill Cemetery Association, for reduction of assessment on Laurel Hill",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich:221/3",1945,1945,"1945-07-10","hearing",null,null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association asks the Board to remove its Presidio Avenue lot from the assessment roll as tax exempt.","quoted","journalofproceed40part3sanfrich",221,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich/page/n221",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Assn., Presidio Ave. and California Communications. The Clerk presented, and read, the following communications",null,null,"n","a",0,-4.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich:224/1",1945,1945,"1945-07-10","other","landmarks-old-buildings",null,"Laurel Hill Cemetery Association petitions for relief from the tax levied on its cemetery property, which it says is exempt.","quoted","journalofproceed40part3sanfrich",224,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich/page/n224",null,"TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1945 1807 That removal is delayed pending the sale of the said cemetery property",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich:225/1",1945,1945,"1945-07-16","claim",null,null,"Appraisers' recommendation of no tax reduction for Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's petition was confirmed.","quoted","journalofproceed40part3sanfrich",225,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich/page/n225",null,"Said properties, and each and every thereof, were held by this said Associa-",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich:225/2",1945,1945,"1945-07-16","hearing",null,null,"Appraisers' recommendation of no reduction for a second Laurel Hill Cemetery Association petition near Parker and Geary was confirmed.","quoted","journalofproceed40part3sanfrich",225,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich/page/n225",null,"Lot Block Building Laurel Hill Cemetery Assn., Parker and Geary Blvd 35-36 1065 300",null,null,"n","a",0,-1.0],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich:230/3",1945,1945,"1945-07-20","hearing",null,"refused","Laurel Hill Cemetery Association's request to cancel assessments on its cemetery property was refused; prior denial stood.","quoted","journalofproceed40part3sanfrich",230,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich/page/n230",null,"At the request of the Laurel Hill Cemetery Association, Applications Nos. 10 and 11",null,null,"n","a",0,2.75],["d","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed411sanfrich|105",1946,1946,"1946-07-29","ordinance","running-the-city","tabled","Wires to go underground in Laurel Heights, formerly Laurel Hill Cemetery","unverified","journalofproceed411sanfrich",299,"https://archive.org/details/journalofproceed411sanfrich/page/n298",null,"Ordinance No (Series of 1939), as follows: Amending San Francisco Municipal Code, Part II, Chapter III, Article 6, Section 251, by adding thereto an additional underground district, \"Laurel Heights,\" being a subdivision of the area formerly known as Laurel Hill Cemetery; providing for payment of cos",null,null,"c,n","a",0,-4.0]],"pinned":["qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed1924sanfrich:509/1","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:486/1","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed32sanfrich:1035/1","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed34sanfrich:650/2","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed21sanfrich|797","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed23sanfrich:1689/4","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed31sanfrich|315","qipu:sf/decision/journalofproceed40part3sanfrich:230/3"]}