Re: Camera Obscura - Cliff House

[Richard Schneider <richard.schneider@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On a not entirely unrelated note, the Still Picture holdings of the National Archives contain a collection of photomechanical images taken by Mr. Henry Peabody at around the turn of the century. Two of these images are of the Cliff House; one taken during the day and the other taken at dusk. The latter is especially appealing because all of the lighting inside Cliff House is on and gives the structure a glowing warmth. If anyone is interested in knowing more about these images, let me know.

Thanks,  Richard

>>> <kathjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx> 06/10/99 07:58PM >>>
I just received this blurb over the NPS  cc mail on the Camera Obscura,
San Francisco:

The San Francisco Examiner (June 6) ran an article about the future of
the Camera Obscura, a tourist attraction that leases space at the Cliff
House.  According to the Sutro Historic District Comprehensive Design
and Environmental Assessment, the optics of the Camera Obscura will be
incorporated into the rehabilitation plans for the Cliff House.  This
will provide a 360 degree view even more spectacular than the view now
available.  The future of the building which currently houses the optics
has yet to be determined.  The Examiner interviewed members of the
public who feel that the structure should remain where it is and should
be listed in the National Registry of Historic Places.  In addition,
Golden Gate National Recreation Areas Chief of Cultural Resources
reassured KFRC listeners, that the Camera would remain on site.

Jeff Weisenburger