Merced Heights in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Granville House

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2017

1. Granville House Marker

Inscription. On August 16, 1878, Mr. J. Granville contracted with the Spring Valley Water Works to provide water for his family, a lodger, a cow, and irrigation; his home was duly recorded as containing 500 sq. ft. In May of 1883, the water line water line was extended into the completed home; the address was 215 Randolph St., San Francisco - and so it stands today.

Erected 1986 by E Clampus Vitus, Yerba Buena Chapter No. 1.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 37° 42.858′ N, 122° 27.888′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Merced Heights. Marker is on Randolph Street near Head Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 215 Randolph Street, San Francisco CA 94132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Where Daly City Started (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Honor of Dr. Vic Rowen and Joe Verducci (approx. one mile away); Broderick – Terry Duel (approx. 1.1 miles away); Jerry Garcia

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(approx. 1.4 miles away); Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) (approx. 1.8 miles away); The First Dynamite Factory in America (approx. 2 miles away); The Ground Beneath Your Feet (approx. 2.1 miles away); Glen Canyon Park History (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2017

2. Granville House Marker

The marker is on the right behind the picket fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.