AN INDUSTRIAL + CREATIVE PAST

From 1868 to 1893, this building lot was the site of San Francisco’s Woodward's Gardens “Music and Refreshment Hall". The great earthquake and fire of 1906 destroyed the vast majority of the neighborhood. As the area rebuilt, this became predominantly an industrial area.

In 1907, the building was constructed by A.C. Scheerer Co, dealers in cement, plaster, and brick. This was their base of operations. Construction trades were a key element to the rebuilding of San Francisco after the great earthquake. Of all the construction trades buildings from the period, this building may be the last survivor. The large complexes of wood shops in the area have since been all demolished and replaced. From 1909 - 1915, the building was occupied by various printing shops, the last being J. Charles Green printing shop "Outdoor Advertisers, Postings, Electric and Painted Signs".

In 1962, Hap Jones had purchased 1441 Stevenson Street and joined it to the 2 Clinton Park address. The Hap Jones Distribution Company had become the largest distributor of motorcycle parts, supplies, and apparel in the United States.

By the early 1980’s, the building was occupied by musicians and artists of varying disciplines. They formed an eclectic creative community that served the Mission District and San Francisco for the last 30 years.