SITE OF THE WHAT CHEER HOUSE

Historical Landmark

Description:
This is the site of the famous What Cheer House, a unique 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.

Registration Date: 7/1/1958

Location:
City: San Francisco
County: San Francisco

Directions:
SW corner of Sacramento and Leidesdorff Sts, San Francisco

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