FIRST - Site of San Francisco's first museum and library - San Francisco, CA
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N 37° 47.628 W 122° 24.131
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A plaque marking the site of the What Cheer House. The location was San Francisco's first museum and library.
Waymark Code: WM7Y88
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/21/2009
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"Site of What Cheer House
This is the site of the famous What Cheer House, a unqiue hotel opened in 1852 by R. B. Woodward and destroyed by the fire of 1906. The What Cheer House catered to men only, permitted no liquor on the premises, and housed San Francisco's first free library and first museum.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 650
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the California Historical Society and the American Trust Company, April 24, 1959."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1852
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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