San Francisco in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
James Lick Baths / People's Laundry Bldg.
San Francisco Landmark No. 246
165 10th Street
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2020
1. James Lick Baths / People's Laundry Bldg. Marker
The James Lick Baths/People's Laundry building served
as a public bath house for working-class San Franciscans
from 1890 - 1919. Financed by philanthropist James Lick, the
bath house had separate men's and women's facilities and a
distinctive tower that held two large water tanks. Later, a
Japanese American family, the Tsukamotos, operated a laundry
in the building from 1920 - 1973. Established during a time of
rampant discrimination against Asian immigrants, the
business functioned as a point of contact for newly
arrived Japanese men and their families.
Designated
Aug. 25, 2004
Erected by Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 246.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is August 25, 2004.
Location. 37° 46.475′ N, 122° 24.89′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. Marker is on 10th Street north of Howard Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 10th Street, San Francisco CA 94103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2020
2. James Lick Baths / People's Laundry Bldg. Marker - wide view
Note that above the door the display of two key dates: Erected AD 1890, and Rebuilt AD 1906. (See Photo No. 4)
this page online
Also see . . .
1. San Francisco Landmark #246: James Lick Baths (Noehill.com). (Submitted on August 23, 2020.)
2. The Landmarks: #246 James Lick Baths in SoMa (Curbed SF). (Submitted on August 23, 2020.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 23, 2020
3. James Lick Baths / People's Laundry Building
Herman Davis (courtesy of the Bancroft Library), 1906
4. Ruins of James Lick Baths (post the Earthquake and Fire of April 18, 1906)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 113 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California.
