Guidelines for Rehabilitating Buildings at the Presidio of San Francisco

Architectural Resources Group

The Guidelines for Rehabilitating Buildings at the Presidio of San Francisco have been prepared to assist National Park Service professional staff, tenants, and their design consultants in rehabilitating structures on the historic Army post. The Presidio guidelines are intended to be a design aid in determining acceptable alterations, additions, and repairs for preserving the character of existing buildings. They are based on The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation & Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, published in 1992. The Guidelines far Rehabilitating Buildings at the Presidio of San Francisco are intended to heighten the awareness of both designers and tenants to historically significant features, and to emphasize the importance of making every attempt to preserve and maintain those features when making alterations or additions to Presidio buildings. The criteria presented in the guidelines will be used by the National Park Service to evaluate the impact of a project's design on a structure's character, details, and materials. The Presidio of San Francisco, originally established by the Spanish in 1776, has experienced continued use as a military installation under Spain, Mexico, and the United States. The 1,480-acre post was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1962. More than half of the Presidio buildings are historically significant, because they contribute to the landmark status. These buildings must be preserved and rehabilitated in accordance with National Park Service policy and the guidelines presented herein.

Guidelines for Rehabilitating Buildings at the Presidio of San Francisco

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