What sources are available for locating historic photos. Does CPF maintain such an archive?
CPF does not catalog photos, but many newspapers, local historical societies or history museums do. Check with your local historical or preservation organization as well as the California Historical Society.
About the Author
Andrew Shaffer is the California Preservation Foundation’s Engagement Director. His job includes sharing stories of CPF’s work and collaborating with members and partner organizations on preservation issues across California. Prior to joining CPF, he studied at the University of San Francisco and the University of Wisconsin, where he specialized in LGBTQ history, preservation, and activism. Andrew is a transplant to San Francisco and loves showing off his adopted hometown to people from all over the world.
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