Jackson Square, San Francisco

Jackson Square Historic District is an area in downtown San Francisco, California. It dates back to the city's earliest years and the 1849 gold rush, and is known for its historic commercial buildings in the classical revival and Italianate styles.

Jackson Square
Hotaling Place at Jackson St., San Francisco--the historic warehouse that gives the alley its name is hinted at left, and the Transamerica Pyramid appears in the background
Jackson Square
Location within Central San Francisco
Coordinates: 37.7964°N 122.402908°W / 37.7964; -122.402908
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CitySan Francisco
Jackson Square Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
LocationRoughly bounded by Broadway on N, Sansome St. on E, Washington St. on S, and Columbus Ave. on W, San Francisco, California
Area14.2 acres (5.7 ha)
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Italianate
NRHP reference No.71000186
Added to NRHPNovember 18, 1971

The Jackson Square Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in November 18, 1971, with periods of significance spanning from 1850 to 1924.

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