County Fair Building
Named in the records1959–2008
79 records of San Francisco tie this place, 1959–2008: 12 decisions of the Board of Supervisors and 67 facts read from city reports. Open the full list, with filters for years, kind and outcome. See the page about County Fair Building: what it is, who appears with it.
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- Named in the records
- Records
- 79: 12 Board decisions, 67 facts from city reports
- Years
- 1959–2008
What the records say
The 60 most telling of its 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) · built: construction began in 1959 and was completed in 1961 | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1988 | San Francisco County Fair Building · owned by city: City and County of San Francisco | property_record | City report: Real property owned by the city and county of San Francisco / 1988 scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | County Fair Building · alternative: possible visitor orientation center for the arboretum and the park | alternative | City report: Golden Gate Park master plan. Phase I report : park issues and needs assessment scanned page ↗ |
| 1994 | Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens master plan public questionnaire · event: questionnaire about public use sent to members of the public | event | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Botanical Gardens Orientation & Exhibition Center · proposes: New Orientation Center occupying the northern wing of the County Fair Building | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Botanical Gardens Orientation & Exhibition Center · proposes: Information and membership services, new Bookstore and Cafe adjoining the Center | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · proposes: entire CFB rehabilitated, with open skylight in the Gallery and attractive interiors | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · proposes: staff offices in former Gallery storage areas | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · proposes: majority of space devoted to rental space for horticultural and other groups | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Cafe at County Fair Building · proposes: cafe in east porch area of CFB with new copper-clad roof opening to the Esplanade and street | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) · architect: Appleton and Wolfard Architects of San Francisco | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building (Hall of Flowers) · cost usd: financed by a capital improvement fund made up of State Fair moneys | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · finding: Forbidding, un-garden-like structure lacking a clearly defined entrance, located immediately south of the Main Gate | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · other: Public rental facility where Strybing garden-education programs must compete for indoor rooms | finding | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · proposes: Redesign to provide improved, attractive rental space | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · other: plan of County Fair Building and Education Unit | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building · other: North elevation drawing shown | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | New Rental Room - Area #1, County Fair Building · proposes: Create a multipurpose rental space within the existing County Fair Building | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | New Rental Room - Area #1, County Fair Building · other: Will have a direct relationship to its adjacent outdoor space and a place in the Gardens | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Old Library Room (Area #2), County Fair Building · floor area sqft: 864 s.f. | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building renovation · proposes: new Orientation Center and Bookstore inserted into the existing CFB | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Old Library Room, County Fair Building · proposes: hanging ceiling panels finished in wood veneer of native tree species | measure | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Old Library Room, County Fair Building · proposes: darkenable windows and slide projection screens | measure | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Old Library Room, County Fair Building · proposes: existing concrete block walls stained and sealed | measure | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Old Library Room, County Fair Building · proposes: new glass doors to the South Terrace | measure | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building, Recreation Room Area #4 · floor area sqft: 864 s.f. | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building, Recreation Room Area #4 · proposes: new south-facing dormer window for daylight along principal pinup wall | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building, Recreation Room Area #4 · proposes: hanging ceiling panels to improve acoustics, indirect lighting and task lighting | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building, Recreation Room Area #4 · proposes: new glass doors to the South Terrace | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building, Recreation Room Area #4 · recommendation: existing wood display cabinets should be retained | recommendation | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building, Recreation Room Area #4 · finding: most often used rental space in the CFB complex | finding | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Rental Wing Entry (Area #7), County Fair Building · floor area sqft: 1146 sf. | measure | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building rental wing entry · other: new copper-clad south-facing dormer window at Main Entry Plaza and Parking Lot doors | action | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building rental space · other: new glass doors to the South Terrace | action | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building rental space · finding: one of the most often used rental spaces in the CFB complex | finding | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · floor area sqft: 5184 s.f. | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Courtyard, County Fair Building · floor area sqft: 4736 s.f. | building | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · recommendation: Renew and enhance existing performance/lecture space with new materials, finishes, acoustical, lighting and pinup elements | recommendation | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · recommendation: Use finish materials, especially wood, demonstrating ecological and horticultural principles | recommendation | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · recommendation: Create a direct relationship to the adjacent outdoor space and a place in the Gardens | recommendation | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · proposes: New open corner connecting Auditorium with securable exterior courtyard, increasing rentable area | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · proposes: Integrally colored stucco plaster treatment on perimeter walls of the Auditorium | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Auditorium, County Fair Building · proposes: Hanging ceiling panels in native tree species wood veneer providing acoustics and indirect lighting | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Administrative Offices, County Fair Building · floor area sqft: 2658 s.f. | property_record | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building Gallery renovation · other: Existing glass block skylights replaced with retractable translucent glazed skylights | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building Gallery renovation · other: East Porch roof to be clad in copper | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building Gallery renovation · other: Fixed skylights to be added to East Porch | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | County Fair Building Administrative Offices renovation · other: New glass doors to Auditorium Courtyard and Plaza to be added | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Orientation Center/Bookstore (Area #16) · floor area sqft: 1580 s.f. | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Orientation Center/Bookstore (Area #16) · use: main entry, orientation center, changing exhibitions and enlarged bookstore in the existing County Fair Building | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Cafe (Area #15) in County Fair Building, Strybing Arboretum · floor area sqft: 360 s.f. | site | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 1995 | Cafe in County Fair Building East Porch · proposes: Cafe in northeast corner of existing East Porch with new copper-clad roof opened to Esplanade | project | City report: A Garden for the 21st century : the master plan for Strybing Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California scanned page ↗ |
| 2002-04-08 | Board accepted a $240,000 (≈ $449,503 in 2026 dollars) gift from Strybing Arboretum Society to renovate County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2002-04-08 | Strybing Arboretum Society gives $240,000 (≈ $449,503 in 2026 dollars) for the County Fair Building | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008 | Facility rental fees for the County Fair Building and Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park passed on first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008 | Recreation and Park Department item on the County Fair Building and Botanical Garden; outcome continues on next page. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008-07-16 | An ordinance proposing new rental fees for the County Fair Building and Botanical Garden passed first reading. | passed first reading | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008-07-22 | Supervisors passed an ordinance setting facility rental fees for the County Fair Building and Botanical Garden. | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 2008-07-22 | County Fair Building and Botanical Garden rental fees set | passed | Board decision scanned page ↗ |
| 1993 | County Fair Building · proposes: redevelop part as visitor orientation center for the park and arboretum | recommendation | City report: Golden Gate Park master plan. Phase I report : park issues and needs assessment scanned page ↗ |
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