Cliff House
Named in the records1863–2021
195 records of San Francisco tie this place, 1863–2021: 109 decisions of the Board of Supervisors and 86 facts read from city reports. Open the full list, with filters for years, kind and outcome.
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- 195: 109 Board decisions, 86 facts from city reports
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- 1863–2021
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The 60 most telling of its 195 records, in date order: the ones an editor picked first, then the highest scored. The one-line summaries were written by a language model from the printed page; open the page to check the wording.
| When | What the record says | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 | [name withheld] · built: first [name withheld] constructed | building | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1868 | Seal Rock · other: Seal Rocks group in ocean immediately west of the Cliff House; Section 9 description of Great Highway starting point | site | City report: Official opinions of Percy V. Long, City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California ; [1908-1912] scanned page ↗ |
| 1908-11-09 | Blasting to be allowed for rock to build the new Cliff House; passed first reading only | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1908-11-30 | Mayor Taylor rejects blasting near the Cliff House, no bond filed | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1908-12-07 | Mayor's veto sustained; San Francisco Rebuilding Company's blasting permit near the Cliff House is refused. | vetoed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1909 | [name withheld] · built: built 1909 by [name withheld] daughter [name withheld] | building | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1909 | [name withheld] · built year: 1909 structure | building | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1909 | [name withheld] · built: third [name withheld] structure, constructed by Sutro's daughter, replaced the previous grand structure | building | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1909-01-27 | Blanchard-Brown to be allowed to blast in front of the Cliff House; passed first reading only | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1909-02-23 | Blanchard-Brown Company was permitted to blast Cliff avenue in front of the Cliff House to widen it, under conditions and a bond. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1909-02-23 | Blanchard-Brown allowed to blast in front of the Cliff House | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1910 | Geary Street Railway · recommendation: Board of Public Works to determine terminal location, approved by Board of Supervisors resolution | recommendation | City report: Official opinions of Percy V. Long, City Attorney of the City and County of San Francisco, State of California ; [1908-1912] scanned page ↗ |
| 1911-02-14 | The Board adopted a committee report opposing a miniature railroad permit on the Great Highway from Cliff House to Sloat boulevard. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1911-10-30 | City Attorney's opinion on continuing the Geary Street railway to near the Cliff House was referred to Public Utilities Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1915-02-15 | Board resolution favors an Ocean Beach esplanade from Cliff House grade to Sloat Boulevard, built in sections as funds allow. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1919-01-06 | The Board ordered the Board of Public Works to estimate the cost of paving Point Lobos Avenue from Sutro Heights to the Cliff House. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1920-12-13 | Permit granted for land between Sutro Baths and the Cliff House | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1921-06-13 | An ordinance on the land between the Cliff House and Sutro Baths | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1921-06-20 | Rex Lane was permitted to run an amusement park on Cliff avenue between the Cliff House and Sutro Baths. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1921-06-20 | Land near Cliff House and Sutro Baths approved | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1921-11-07 | Pacific Gas and Electric to relight Forty-eighth Avenue near Cliff House | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1922-05-31 | Cliff House Boulevard opening to be marked with ceremonies June 11 | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1922-10-23 | Lights installed on Point Lobos Avenue near the Cliff House | resolution | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1922-10-30 | Lights installed on Point Lobos Avenue near the Cliff House | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1966-03-07 | Resolution asking the Recreation and Park Commission to revive Ocean Beach development from the [name withheld] to Fort Funston was adopted as amended. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-09 | Board asked the Controller about funds to buy twelve ocean-front acres from Point Lobos to the [name withheld] for parkland. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-16 | City Planning Commission proposed acquiring [name withheld] Baths lots for parks; the item was sent to the Joint Finance and Cultural Activities Committee. | referred | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-30 | City to acquire about 12.5 acres of ocean-front land at [name withheld] Baths; federal funding application authorized. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-30 | A resolution to acquire about 12.5 acres of ocean-front property at [name withheld] and Sutro Baths was refused adoption. | refused | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-30 | City approves buying land; delay refused | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-30 | Board adopted a resolution declaring city acquisition of about 12.5 acres of ocean-front property at [name withheld] Baths and seeking federal funds. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-10-30 | City approves buying [name withheld] and Sutro Baths land | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-11-06 | Supervisors passed on first reading $3,500 (≈ $35,308 in 2026 dollars) to appraise the [name withheld] Baths property. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1967-11-13 | The Board passed an ordinance appropriating $3,500 (≈ $35,308 in 2026 dollars) to appraise the [name withheld] Baths property. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1970-05-11 | [name withheld] height limit change to 20 feet turned down | rejected | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1970-05-11 | Planning Commission asked to revisit [name withheld] height rules | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1970-08-24 | Height-district change turned down | rejected | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1970-08-24 | Supervisors refused second reading of a proposal to cut height limits at the [name withheld] and Sutro Baths from 40 to 20 feet. | refused | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1970-08-24 | Height cut turned down on a 4-4 vote | rejected | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1972 | [name withheld]/Sutro Baths · event: subsequent bond issue to acquire the site failed | event | City report: Programs recommended for carrying out the improvement plan for recreation & open space scanned page ↗ |
| 1972 | [name withheld]/Sutro Baths · proposes: Acquire for public use all privately owned property | project | City report: Improvement plan for recreation & open space : a proposal for citizen review : the comprehensive plan of San Francisco scanned page ↗ |
| 1973 | Sutro [name withheld] area · acquired: included in Golden Gate National Recreation Area; properties to be acquired and developed with Federal funds | project | City report: Recreation & open space programs recommendations for implementing the recreation and open space element of the Comprehensive plan of San Francisco scanned page ↗ |
| 1973 | Sutro [name withheld] · recommendation: Active pursuit of Federal funds to acquire as quickly as possible | recommendation | City report: Recreation & open space programs recommendations for implementing the recreation and open space element of the Comprehensive plan of San Francisco scanned page ↗ |
| 1973 | Sutro [name withheld] site · recommendation: San Francisco should urge Congress to make funds available to acquire this property as soon as possible | recommendation | City report: Recreation & open space programs recommendations for implementing the recreation and open space element of the Comprehensive plan of San Francisco scanned page ↗ |
| 1976-07-06 | Board adopted, as amended, a parking schedule cutting spaces in front of the [name withheld] on Point Lobos Avenue. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1976-07-06 | Street artist spaces at [name withheld] cut from 26 to 3 | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1979 | Adolph Sutro Historic District · event: [name withheld] site and Sutro Heights nominated to National Register of Historic Places as the Adolph Sutro Historic District | event | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1979 | Adolph Sutro Historic District · event: [name withheld] site and Sutro Heights nominated to National Register of Historic Places as the Adolph Sutro Historic District | site | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1980-07-14 | Board adopted a resolution asking the Secretary of the Interior to rule whether the Giant Camera Obscura at [name withheld] qualifies for the National Register. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1985 | Western Shoreline Plan - [name withheld] and Sutro Baths · proposes: Acquire or preserve as public open space | measure | City report: Recreation and open space element of the master plan : proposal for citizen review scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | Sutro Historic District · proposes: Retain the [name withheld] as a food and beverage establishment | project | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | Sutro Historic District · proposes: Continuous angle parking in front of [name withheld] designated for 10 minute drop-off parking, with up to five handicap spaces | measure | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | Sutro Historic District railroad alignment · other: Sutro's railroad brought visitors via California Street, around Point Lobos, to the [name withheld] | site | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 2002-03-25 | Board adopted a resolution urging the National Park Service to find an alternative location for Musee Mecanique during [name withheld] renovations. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2002-03-25 | New home urged for the Musee Mecanique during [name withheld] works | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2009-11-03 | Resolution celebrates the [name withheld] on the centennial of its 1909 building. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2009-11-03 | The Board adopted a resolution celebrating the [name withheld] on the centennial of its 1909 building. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2021-02-02 | City calls for the [name withheld] to reopen soon | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | Third Cliff House · built year: 1909 | building | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | Third Cliff House · acquired: NPS | building | City report: Sutro Historic District : comprehensive design and environmental assessment scanned page ↗ |
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