Sylvester House Restoration
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Sylvester House Restoration with a Beautification Award. In 1978, Linda Blacketer found the abandoned and dilapidated Sylvester House (built in 1865) in the Bayview. Her goal was to restore the house to its original condition — not just to modernize its interior behind a classical façade. It took many years of […]
Shotwell Greenway
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Shotwell Greenway with a Beautification Award. Plant SF’s Jane Martin and her neighbors on Shotwell Street were concerned about illicit activities occurring at all hours in and between the cars parked on the street and sidewalks. Jane created a pilot project for “greening” the sidewalks with cut-out areas, rocks and low […]
San Francisco Zoo
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the San Francisco Zoo with a Beautification Award. The San Francisco Zoo has been revitalized by the implementation of its new master plan. Improvements include new and expanded areas for the animals and a level entry on the Great Highway that is accessible to all. The animals may have benefited […]
Randall Museum
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Randall Museum with a Beautification Award. The Friends of the Josephine Randall Junior Museum organized an informational exhibit to promote sustainable energy devices. Included are two large wind power generators made of thin steel rods and solid transparent panels. Both provide enough energy to run the museum’s interactive exhibits. […]
Kid Power Park
Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and Learning Center
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized the Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and Learning Center with a Beautification Award. The Chinatown Historical Museum is located in the historic YWCA on Clay Street in Chinatown. Many know that Julia Morgan designed the building, but few know that the original building was funded by private donations from Chinese […]
Brooks Park
In 2005, San Francisco Beautiful recognized Brooks Park with a Beautification Award. Volunteers reclaimed this neglected park from drug dealers and created a natural area and community garden for neighbors to enjoy. For more than 40 years, San Francisco Beautiful has been honoring San Franciscans who make special contributions to the unique character and beauty of our City […]