Hyde Street Pier and access to historic ships will be closed to public until further notice starting 11/04/2024 in preparation for Hyde Street Pier renovation work. More
Note: this Foundation Document was written in March 2016; some aspects of the Park have changed in the years since its creation. Introduction · Part 1 · Part 2 · Part 3
Appendix B: Analysis of Fundamental Resources and Values and Other Important Resources and Values
Importance
The fleet of six historic ships—five of which are national historic landmarks—represent a period of significance from the late 19th- to mid-20th-century era of maritime commerce These ships provide a variety of opportunities to learn about maritime preservation and experience trade methods and technologies from sail to steam
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 1: National Historic Landmark Vessels
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
The general condition of the historic ships is fair
The historic ships are floating resources. They are unstable objects undergoing constant deterioration due to the marine environment. These key resources cannot be mothballed until funding is available
The gangways need constant repair because the tides are getting higher. These higher tide events have been occurring 3–4 times a year in the last several years
Hyde Street Pier is insufficiently designed to sustain the mooring of large ships in the long term.
Salinity, temperature, and clarity have changed in Aquatic Park Cove. The effects on the ships are manifold, but the key impact is in changing or increased presence of marine worms and crustaceans that bore into and eat wood
Ships are generally not accessible to individuals with disabilities
The condition of the large ship moorings is not known
Activities on the bay are strictly regulated. Up until relatively recently, marine construction and ship repair work took place with only limited oversight and control. Today, activities that could impact the marine environment are closely monitored and controlled. In the past, ships were maintained continually with repairing, scraping, sanding, painting, and oiling—all while afloat, sailing, or in the harbor. The park can no longer bring traditional coatings to surfaces that are prepared in situ. Therefore, today’s marine preservationists are left no other choice than to devise costly alternative methods and find less toxic (and less effective) materials to replace the originals. Where alternatives do not exist, the park has no choice but to lengthen the intervals between important treatments and repairs until the ships can be moved to an industrial facility that has the capacity and technology to control the waste stream
Trends
The park’s capacity to provide adequate maintenance is insufficient
Local maritime industry contractors and facilities are diminishing (shipyard availability and specialized maritime trades)
Evolving environmental controls prevent traditional maintenance of the ships at Hyde Street Pier
First effects of climate change being felt – the mooring of sensitive resources (ships and boats) is becoming more challenging due to higher tides and weather-related events impacting moorings
Loss of industrial knowledge of traditional skills and loss of natural resources may prevent future restoration. All of the ships in the fleet have elements of their construction that require the use of rare natural materials. The wooden ships were originally constructed from pieces of wood that are full length and materially perfect. Obtaining a 100-foot-long piece of wood with few knots and tight, waterproof grain requires felling old growth timbers Some timbers in the ships are so large that they are unobtainable. Planking, framing, and masts all require the rarest of materials, which may be morally, as well as practically, proscribed
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
If the park cannot sufficiently maintain the ships, they will structurally decay or will be demolished. The park has already lost one national historic landmark ship; loss of another would constitute an impairment of park resources
Climate change has the potential to damage the ships with increasingly violent waves and surge from storms. Sea level rise and extreme tides may make Aquatic Park Cove inhospitable to the mooring of the fleet and render the Hyde Street Pier structurally incapable of holding the ships in place
How the ships are used can threaten them. The park encourages interpretive and educational programs on the ships that can result in damage to the ships. Because the park lacks facilities, they are used as offices and storage
Lack of funding impacts the park’s ability to restore and maintain ships
Species not previously present in the Bay are now possibly on the way or here. Marine borers can eat large areas of wood leaving only a skeletal pattern of inedible fiber behind. This can lead to loss of structure such that leaking or structural collapse can occur
Opportunities
Partnerships could help provide funding and other resources for the restoration and maintenance of the ships
Alma use provides some funding and raises awareness about the park
Restoring some live steam engines for operation and interpretation
C. A. Thayer will soon be capable of sail and could be used to raise awareness of and interest in the park
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
Historic structure reports; Balclutha historic structure report is about to be updated
Facility Management Software System and 5-year project cycle in place; 20-year cycle for haul-outs
Ship preservationists use park artifacts and historic reference materials that describe original means and methods to inform preservation and restoration plans
Planning Needs
Business plan update
Historic furnishings plans for historic vessels
Hyde Street Pier development concept plan
Preservation plan for the national historic landmark ships
Climate change scenario planning
Data and/or GIS Needs
Historic structure report for Alma
Historic structure report for Balclutha (underway)
Historic structure report for C. A. Thayer
Historic structure report for Eureka
Historic structure report for Hercules (update)
Continued understanding of observed and projected climate change through monitoring of (or access to) weather parameters (precipitation, temperature, storm events), sea level rise and impacts on the historic fleet, and assessment of projected climate futures (models) for the region
Importance
Maritime skills are paramount to the preservation and maintenance of the collection of the park’s floating cultural resources The park perpetuates maritime skills, such as seamanship, craftsmanship, rigging, boat building, ship carpentry, and steam boiler operation, through active work on historic boats and ships alongside educational demonstrations
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 1: National Historic Landmark Vessels
Significance Statement 4: Traditional and Contemporary Maritime Skills
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
The park hires employees who have unique skills and trains and mentors employees in maritime skills that are specific to historic vessels and small craft
Volunteers work with staff on projects both bringing their expertise and also learning new skills Three such projects of note are the work of the small boat shop, sailing Alma, and restoring the Hercules to working order
The Alma sails for the public have a participatory component where visitors help raise and lower the sails
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association runs a boat building trade class for a local high school
Visitors can view preservation work being completed on the vessels and in the boat shop and shipwright shop
Interpreters conduct demonstrations for the public to show them skills such as caulking or going aloft and maritime traditions such as Sea Music or a Dead Horse Ceremony
Presently, maritime skills training is accomplished by pairing students, volunteers, and new staff with a knowledgeable and skilled veteran staff person
Trends
The park is promoting projects and classes to the public through Facebook and other social media to raise interest and encourage maritime skills of traditional boatbuilding in the community
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Since historic seamanship skills are rare, there may not be qualified applicants for park positions
Commercial shipbuilding and repair in the bay is on the decline with two yards remaining, and as a result, there is a lack of expertise in restoring historic vessels
Opportunities
Have more interpretive signs to explain historic work and historic objects, such as spars on the pier
Schedule more formal presentations to showcase staff and the work they are doing
Film park staff conducting skills for use on Facebook or other social media
Promote ambassadorial cruises with staff to bay area waterfront venues with the historic vessels in the collection
Develop a maritime skills training center with the use of the collection as training aids
When skilled employees move on or retire, succession planning is important
Work with partners, such as the Council of American Maritime Museums, to contribute information to studies relating to lost skills in the maritime museum field
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
None identified
Planning Needs
Workforce management plan / position management plan (including succession planning)
Data and/or GIS Needs
Administrative history (underway)
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 USC §300101 et seq)
Executive Order 11593, “Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
“Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR 800)
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
NPS Management Policies 2006 (§ 4 2) “Studies and Collections”
Director’s Order 28: Cultural Resource Management
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation
Importance
The Aquatic Park National Historic Landmark Historic District, envisioned as early as 1866 and built in the 1930s as a WPA project, includes Aquatic Park cove and beach, viewing stands, the Maritime Museum Building, speaker towers, and ancillary buildings within landscaped grounds Originally designed for recreation, the district continues to fulfill the needs of an urban audience to enjoy a variety of scenic and recreational opportunities
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 5: Aquatic Park National Historic Landmark
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
The promenade is in poor condition
The cultural landscape is in fair condition
The Sea Scout base is in fair condition
The Municipal Pier is in poor condition
The cove and beach are in good condition
The bleachers that are used as a viewing stand have been restored and are in good condition • Van Ness Avenue is in fair condition
Jefferson Street is in fair condition
Scenic views are sometimes obscured by pollution-caused haze
Trends
Visitation to the park is increasing
Bicycle traffic is increasing along the promenade
The use of Aquatic Park by the homeless is increasing, and issues and concerns related to that use are addressed by United States Park Police
Events in the park, such as marathons, races, holiday events, are increasing
The Argonaut Hotel is a leading hotel along the waterfront and is generally fully booked and is a favorite hotel of city tourists
The water in the cove is experiencing water quality issues (which are being investigated)
On warm summer days, the beach is heavily used by swimmers and sunbathers
The park is working more with local partners: the San Francisco Senior Center and the Dolphin and South End Swimming and Rowing Clubs (swim clubs) to promote the park mission and protect resources
California air pollution emissions have declined since 2000 Between 2000 and 2020, mobile source (e g , vehicles, equipment) emissions are projected to be reduced by more than 50% Stationary sources (e g , power plants, incinerators) are also projected to decline Overall between 2000 and 2020, air pollution emissions are scheduled to decline almost 40%, which will also improve air quality conditions in the park
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Recent testing of water in Aquatic Parks indicate moderate levels of coliforms, raising concerns for officials, and the source for these coliforms is being investigated
Soil testing, performed in conjunction with a project to repair the promenade, has revealed the presence of hazardous material below the surface, possibly due to the historic use of earthquake rubble as landfill
The trend of increasing bicyclists is creating visitor use conflicts, as well as changes in experience of park visitors
The potential for sea level rise and increase in storm frequency/intensity could adversely impact adjacent structures
The current drought situation creates fire hazards within the park
The increasing rate of deterioration of the Municipal Pier could escalate to a point at which the park will prevent use due to risk of collapse
Homeless presence in the park may make some visitors uncomfortable, and can conflict with recreational uses
As an urban park, criminal activity is a common occurrence Vandalism, facility damage, and theft have all been documented
Cars parked on Van Ness Avenue have a history of being broken into during the day and more often after hours
When constructed, the route of the F-line will impact the bocce courts, Van Ness Avenue, and circulation patterns within the park
City operations – many city departments/employees do not realize that Aquatic Park was deeded to the National Park Service in 1980 and still believe they have jurisdiction This leads to conflicts around Van Ness Avenue in particular The city permits events on Beach Street that have the potential to impact the use and protection of the Museum Building
City planning efforts (i e , signage, public restrooms, configuration of streets), transportation initiatives (i e , bus routes along Van Ness Avenue, historic streetcar extension), and allocations of city resources in the surrounding neighborhood (i e , decisions about the number of police officers assigned to Central Station) could increase stress on park areas (and visitors) and create new management challenges
Opportunities
Restoration of the Municipal Pier may allow for a related business venture
The cove offers business ventures that both the park and public would benefit from
Restoration of the promenade will provide safe passage and improve the visitor experience
Opportunities exist for increased partnerships with the swim clubs and seniors related to recreation and Healthy Parks Healthy People
Opportunities exist for interpreting the grounds in different ways
Opportunities exist for interpreting the viewsheds (sunrise, sunsets)
Maintain and update as required a formal agreement with Sea Scouts
Improve park sustainability and environmental leadership through park Climate Friendly Park certification including an environmental management system (Director’s Order 13A)
Expand interpretative and educational tools to communicate the connections between waterfront recreation, scenic views, climate change, air quality/pollution, park resources at risk, human health, and other associated resources
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
Aquatic Park cultural landscape report
Structural condition assessment of the Municipal Pier
Title II design for the promenade rehabilitation
National historic landmark nominations
Determination of eligibility for Victorian Park
State historic preservation office programmatic agreement underway
F-line environmental impact statement
Ongoing regional air quality monitoring for visibility, ozone, and atmospheric deposition (conducted by other agencies, such as the Bay Area Air Quality Management District)
Planning Needs
Van Ness Avenue corridor development concept plan
Cove management plan
Climate change scenario planning
Data and/or GIS Needs
Aquatic Park cultural landscape inventory (update)
Aquatic Park national historic landmark / national register update
Continued understanding of observed and projected climate change through monitoring of (or access to) weather parameters (precipitation, temperature, storm events), sea level rise and impacts on the historic fleet, and assessment of projected climate futures (models) for the region
Research and write a determination of eligibility for Sea Scout base (underway)
Aquatic Park Historic District circulation study (underway)
Visitor surveys
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
Director’s Order 89: Acquisition and Management of Leased Space
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) GSAM, GSAR 57 Leasing
Importance
The white, nautical-themed, multipurpose structure, originally designed as the Aquatic Park Bathhouse and also known as the Sala Burton Building or Maritime Museum, is significant for its Streamlined Moderne architectural style and maritime-themed abstract artwork. Local artists, led by Hilaire Hiler and funded by the Federal Arts Project, created murals, sculptures, mosaics, and reliefs representing Hiler’s color theory, along with abstractions of ships on the Bay, underwater worlds, and marine life. The building has functioned as a maritime museum since 1951.
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 5: Aquatic Park National Historic Landmark
Current Conditions and Trends
Condition
Building shell is in good condition
Second floor artwork has been restored, except for Nunemaker mural, but that is in pretty good condition
Third floor artwork restoration is funded in 2015
Heating and ventilation has been upgraded
Exhibits are installed; more exhibits are planned for the future
The building is used for events
Events provide some funding for building preservation and maintenance
A museum use policy is underway, to be in place by summer 2015 to protect the artwork and exhibits during events
Senior Center uses the lower portion of the building and the Blue Room
Elevator allows access to third floor
Trends
Facility rental has increased since exhibits were removed from the third floor in 2006 for the rehabilitation
Senior Center special events are increasing
There is interest in visiting exhibits from outside entities
There is strong interest from the public for maritime exhibits in the building
Fountain and entrance ramp project should be funded in 2017
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Some events do not seem suited for the building and have caused damage
Damage to artwork
Preservation maintenance is not adequate (tiles, grout, painting schedule, window maintenance, etc )
There is no preservation maintenance plan, nor ongoing regular maintenance program for the building
Damage to new terra cotta tiles on terraces from event use
Lack of a robust exhibit plan
The front of the building on Beach Street gives the impression that the building is not active
Visitation to building is low
Many programs and events in building are not relevant to park purpose
Climate change − sea level rise and increased storm surge can send water into the ground floor spaces of the building The resulting humidity could impact artwork and artifacts located on upper floors
Proposed F-line project to go down Beach Street will increase noise, vibrations, and safety issues for visitors
Evacuation plans are not posted
Electrical system is outdated and not sufficient for current needs
The sidewalk along Beach Street is in need of repair, and the terrazzo portion directly in front of the building is not Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant due to the ground sinking, from a city sewer issue under the street
As an urban park, criminal activity, including vandalism, is a common occurrence
Opportunities
Increase and rotate exhibits
New, interesting exhibits and programs can draw new audiences and increase interest in the park as a whole
Make sure needed preservation maintenance tasks are adequately represented in the Facility Management Software System
New and improved partnerships for programs and exhibits
New business opportunities, such as a pop-up museum store, new tenants, new concession opportunities
Opportunities for fundraising through special park uses permitted events
Expanded programs for schools or the general public (lectures, interpretive programs)
Provide interpretation of the building For instance, a 10-minute documentary on the artwork is in the planning stages
Gather the historic structure report information into one document and add new sections:
• art and artists
• systems (electricity, heating, plumbing, etc)
• anything else
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
Portions of historic structure report for Museum Building: accessibility, amphitheater, windows, roofs, and doors
History portion of the historic structure report by Jim Delgado
Cultural landscape report for Aquatic Park
Extensive information on the artists
WPA photos of building construction in collection
Structural fire management plan
Environmental monitoring for resource protection in the Museum Building (ongoing)
Planning Needs
Museum Building plan
Museum Building use plan (underway – best practices, etc , for event use to avoid damage)
Exhibit plan for Museum Building
Business plan (update)
Update national historic landmark nomination
Climate change scenario planning for Aquatic Park
Data and/or GIS Needs
Comprehensive investigation and documentation of existing electrical and plumbing systems
Continued understanding of observed and projected climate change through monitoring of (or access to) weather parameters (precipitation, temperature, storm events), sea level rise and impacts on resources, and assessment of projected climate futures (models) for the region
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 USC §300101 et seq)
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
Management of Museum Properties Act of 1955 (16 USC 18f through 18f-3)
Executive Order 11593, “Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment”
“Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR 800)
Secretarial Order 3289, “Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change on America’s Water, Land, and Other Natural and Cultural Resources”
National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act
Enabling legislation, Public Law 100-348, June 27, 1988: An Act to establish the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park; 2(d) Museum Building – “the building housing and displaying the marine collections shall be named the “Sala Burton Building” and an appropriate plaque with this designation shall be prominently displayed as part of the structure.”
Public Law 105, Section 418
“Permits” (36 CFR 1 6)
“Business Operations” (36 CFR 5 3)
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
Director’s Order 24: NPS Museum Collections Management
Director’s Order 28: Cultural Resource Management
NPS Museum Handbook, parts I, II, and III
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation
NPS Management Policies 2006 (chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10)
Director’s Order 6: Interpretation and Education
Director’s Order 42: Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities in National Park Service Programs and Services
NPS Transportation Planning Guidebook
Special Directive 95-10, “Change of Commercial Use, Incidental Business Permits”
Importance
The Maritime Research Center at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers a rich source of information on San Francisco and West Coast maritime history and culture
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 2: Oldest and Largest Maritime Collection on the West Coast
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
The Maritime Research Center is the formal gateway to access the collections
One of the largest maritime resources in the United States
Reference requests average around 100 a month.
Trends
Significant increase in research inquiries and workload
Increased demand for digitized material
More people requesting information via email and telephone
Increased presence on social media
Younger demographic users due to presence on social media and “Googleable” search results
Increased prices for acquisitions outpacing funding increases
Requests for digitized images from photograph collections provide modest funding to care for the collection through a cost recovery program
Decreased workforce from the loss of two library staff who have not been replaced
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Heavier workloads due to decreased staff
Loss of institutional memory of staff who are retiring
Perceived irrelevance of maritime history to the general public
Large collections, which are not well described, making them invisible to researchers
No adequate method for public or staff to search collections
Insufficient and cumbersome technical infrastructure for digitized collections
Lack of digital online access to photo collections
Opportunities
Host public programs, lectures, and events in Research Center
Increase cross-divisional park collaboration
Identify new park partners who can bring new and diverse audiences to the Research Center
Identify funding opportunities to improve collection access
Create a publicly accessible, searchable catalog for the collections (outside of the DOI required Interior Collections Management System)
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
Scope of collections statement
Library collection development policy
Planning Needs
Scope of collections statement (update)
Data and/or GIS Needs
None identified
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 USC §300101 et seq )
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
Management of Museum Properties Act of 1955, as amended
Executive Order 11593, “Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment”
“Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections” (36 CFR 79)
“Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR 800)
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
Through a wide variety of methods, the park utilizes its iconic setting and unmatched resources to offer exceptional opportunities for public education in many facets of maritime history and tradition
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 1: National Historic Landmark Vessels
Significance Statement 2: Oldest and Largest Maritime Collection
Significance Statement 3: First Major West Coast Seaport
Significance Statement 4: Traditional and Contemporary Maritime Skills
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
The park uses a variety of online resources to inform the public, including social media (Twitter, Facebook YouTube), a blog, and educational pages on the park website
The park offers a variety of ranger and partner led programs, including living history, tours and demonstrations, sea chanty sings, exhibits and waysides, and personal demonstrations
The park offers award winning exhibits on the ships and pier and in the visitor center Museum Building needs further evaluation for planning exhibits
The park and the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association conduct a variety of youth and education programs, including summer camp
The park hosts special events that help tell the park story, though more could be done to make certain large events, such as 4th of July, into educational experiences
The park is working with a contractor to create standardized education programs that are learner centered and cover Common Core and California state education curriculum standards
Trends
The park is using social media now more than ever to reach more people
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Limited staff and funding to develop and operate museum programs
Limited staff and funding for exhibits
A population uninterested in maritime history
Opportunities
Use marketing to target more diverse and local stakeholders to attend programs and events
The park is in the process of developing an accessibility transition plan; improvements are needed to reach more audiences
Expand partners, especially diverse groups
Expand Volunteers In Parks for programming and outreach
Develop cross-divisional youth intern program for park
Partner more with Golden Gate National Recreation Area and other Bay Area parks
Possibly partner with other institutions about museum use and exhibits
Increase accessibility of current exhibits and programs about heritage
Spread awareness of the park through digital means, media, and other public relations – more promotion of park opportunities and programs
Create better bonds with current maritime industry and corporations to provide relevant history and heritage
The museum could be used for additional accessible exhibits on heritage
Use interactive technology to reach a new generation (apps, web, and on-site)
Add additional interactive displays on Hyde Street Pier regarding maritime skills
Find ways to engage Aquatic Park visitors in history and heritage
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
Long-range interpretive plan (outdated, 2005)
Visitor study (outdated, 2005)
General management plan (outdated, 1997)
Planning Needs
Museum Building plan
Hyde Street Pier development concept plan
Historic furnishings plans for historic vessels
Communications plan
Long-range interpretive plan (update)
Data and/or GIS Needs
Visitor surveys
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
NPS Management Policies 2006 (chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10)
Director’s Order 6: Interpretation and Education
Director’s Order 42: Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities in National Park Service Programs and Services
Importance
The park’s ships and small craft provide visitors a rare opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and feel of the maritime environment, both at the pier and on the bay
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 1: National Historic Landmark Vessels
Significance Statement 5: Aquatic Park National Historic Landmark
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
Dockside ships are available to the public (for a fee)
The Alma offers seasonal public interpretive sails, and sails as part of the “Explorers” youth education program
People can see ships on the water from the pier
People can hear the sounds of water, wildlife, and maritime activities
Grace Quan is displayed at China Camp for part of the year
Alma and Grace Quan and other small craft visit Bay communities as park ambassadors – essentially taking the park to the people
The park partners with the Crissy Field Center and San Francisco State University to provide summer kayaking in the cove
Events (park, partner, and special park use events) get people on the ships, dockside
A selection of historic small craft, berthed at a small finger pier, are interpreted from Hyde Street Pier by waysides and during ranger tours
Downtown High School Boat Building classes include sail training and boat launching ceremonies at the pier
Ten thousand school children experience an overnight on the water through the Age of Sail program on Balclutha
Trends
Hercules is in process of steaming dockside
Online ticketing for Alma (recreation gov) raised the attendance on sails
Eva B is newly restored and will be motoring on the bay soon
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Climate change / increase in sea level, along with increases in storm frequency/intensity projected for the region due to climate change, could eventually render berthing facilities unusable
Exposure to a marine environment necessitates ongoing maintenance
Limited staffing to oversee on the water programs
Overuse of the historic ships for programs can lead to consumptive use
Opportunities
The park could be more closely involved with the Bay Water Trail
Expanding cooperation with Sea Scouts, swimming and rowing clubs
Could have additional trips with the ships sailing to other sites, taking the park to other underserved neighborhoods around the San Francisco Bay
Maintaining conditions of the ships, safety
Staffing for more sails or longer trips with boats/ships
Sponsors or donors for ships or ship program
Greater park participation in public boating events (regattas, etc ) would raise park / NPS visibility
Develop operation policies for small craft on Aquatic Cove (including consumptive use permits)
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
2015 Alma sailing schedule
Planning Needs
Climate change scenario planning
Preservation plan for the national historic landmark ships
Data and/or GIS Needs
Continued understanding of observed and projected climate change through monitoring of (or access to) weather parameters (precipitation, temperature, storm events), sea level rise and impacts on the historic fleet, and assessment of projected climate futures (models) for the region
Climate change vulnerability assessment for select park infrastructure (e g , berthing facilities)
Historic structure reports for national historic landmark ships
Visitor surveys
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act
Secretarial Order 3289, “Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change on America’s Water, Land, and Other Natural and Cultural Resources”
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
NPS Management Policies 2006 (chapters 7, 8, 9, and 10)
Director’s Order 6: Interpretation and Education
Director’s Order 42: Accessibility for Visitors with Disabilities in National Park Service Programs and Services
Director’s Order 47: Soundscape Preservation and Noise Management
NPS Transportation Planning Guidebook
Importance
The park’s extensive museum, archives, library, and small craft collections provide tangible and compelling links to the diverse maritime heritage
Related Significance Statements
Significance Statement 2: Oldest and Largest Maritime Collection
Current Conditions and Trends
Conditions
Artifact collections are stable and adequately housed in appropriate storage facilities with proper security and levels of accessibility Archival collections are mixed with nonmuseum library items and lack proper storage and work space.
Due to use in a marine environment, many objects have rust and have conservation challenges.
A proportion of collections are on exhibit in multiple venues throughout the park, including the Maritime Museum, visitor center, Maritime Research Center, and the historic ships.
The park regularly receives requests from other museums to borrow objects for exhibit, making collections available to a wider audience outside of the park
There is a large backlog of items to be cataloged
A number of inappropriately accessioned items (nonhistoric furnishings) need to be deaccessioned
An active acquisitions committee evaluates new acquisitions, deaccessions items, and deals with other collection issues
Professional and knowledgeable staff care for the collections
Large artifacts on exhibit, such as the small craft and donkey boiler, need continued conservation and use in order to keep them in good condition
The park recently secured a new and improved collections storage facility for macroartifacts
Current Project Management Information System statements are in the system for expanded compact shelving and cataloging of collections backlog
Trends
The collections continue to grow
Collections staff continue to post finding aids about collections to the Online Archive of California and the Online Computer Library Center, which makes the collections more discoverable to the public
Collections staff continue to digitize items in the collection
An image gallery featuring items from the collections has been created on Flickr
The park continues to receive interest from other organizations to collaborate on collections
Requests to view object collections are increasing
Park resource management records continue to grow and require dedicated processing
and cataloging
There is continued progress toward cataloging the collection
There are challenges with electronic records preservation of digital materials
There is an insufficient number of staff to care for a collection of this size, scope, and use
The practice of park staff collecting oral histories of individuals in the maritime field
has ceased
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Lack of space to sufficiently store archival collections
Building E, which houses portions of the collections, is located in an earthquake-prone location and needs a seismic upgrade
A formal museum program has not been implemented at the park
The backlog of uncatalogued collections makes materials inaccessible
There is a lack of a formal records management program and staff, which impacts the archival collection of resource management records pertaining to the park
Items exhibited on vessels (marine environment) have no environmental controls
Collection materials in obsolete formats are in need of migration
Only a very small percentage of collections are on exhibit
The off-site collections facility is currently inaccessible to the public
Retirement of employees with great subject matter expertise and/or long-term experience with the collections is imminent
As the collections age, new preservation challenges will emerge
Opportunities
Develop support for collections through park partners
Exhibit collections in the Museum Building
Establish a formal museum program
Incorporate suggestions from the NPS Teaching with Museum Collections plan
Further collaboration with the park’s Interpretive Division, incorporating collections into programs or developing programs based on collections
Further collaboration with the park’s Ship Division in utilizing the collections to inform preservation decisions
Increase information about collections on park website
Use social media to share collections
Resume public tours at off-site collections storage warehouse
Museum re-accreditation by the Alliance of American Museums
Existing Data and Plans Related to the FRV
Scope of collections statement
Housekeeping plan
Museum acquisition committee role and function statement
Planning Needs
Collections storage plan (update)
Exhibit plan for Museum Building
Collections management plan
Museum Building plan
Long-range interpretive plan (update)
Scope of collections statement (update)
Collections emergency operation plan
Data and/or GIS Needs
Document small craft collection (underway)
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the FRV
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 USC §300101 et seq )
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 (PL 95-341)
Management of Museum Properties Act of 1955, as amended
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
Endangered Species Act of 1973
Lacey Act, as amended
Executive Order 11593, “Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment”
“Curation of Federally-Owned and Administered Archaeological Collections” (36 CFR 79)
“Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR 800)
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
Historic structures and vessels, including the Lewis Ark, the tugboat Eppleton Hall, the
wheelhouse from the tugboat Sea Fox, and the Tubbs Cordage Office Building, provide
context for understanding maritime heritage
Current Conditions and Trends
Condition
Lewis Ark is getting a new roof in spring 2015. Some additional wood repair is needed on the structure It was modified in the 1950s when moved on land It is not accessible
Eppleton Hall is missing part of her superstructure She had needed dry-dock work in 2013, but more is needed. She is in fair condition. She is not open to the public.
The Sea Fox wheelhouse is in need of preservation work; there is considerable rot in the decking
The Tubbs Cordage Office Building needs repairs to windows and trim and paint. It is used as a park office building
Trends
The Lewis Ark is getting attention. The contents of the Ark were recently deaccessioned
from the museum collection and given to the interpretation division to maintain as part of
the exhibit
The Lewis Ark is used by the Living History program
The Sea Fox wheelhouse houses the Age of Sail program run by the San Francisco Maritime Park Association under a consumptive use permit, and will remain in this use until better space is provided
The Tubbs Cordage Office Building will remain an office building until better space is provided for staff
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
The Lewis Ark competes for staff time and dollars with the national historic landmark ships
The Eppleton Hall is not in the national register and just gets the bare minimum care to keep it afloat
The Sea Fox wheelhouse is a collection item and falls to the cultural resources division for repairs and conservation. The cultural resources division does not have sufficient staff or funding to work on it
The Tubbs Cordage Office Building is on a cyclic maintenance schedule for paint and roofing but needs rehabilitation work that is not funded
Increases in sea level, along with increases in storm frequency/intensity projected for the region due to climate change threaten historic structures along the waterfront
As an urban park, criminal activity is a common occurrence. Vandalism, facility damage,
and theft have all been documented
Opportunities
Lewis Ark work could be done as part of a preservation training program
Eppleton Hall may have local significance for its association with Karl Kortum and other museum founders who rehabilitated it and steamed it from England in 1970. A volunteer group might be created
The work needed on the Tubbs Cordage Office Building would be perfect for a preservation training program such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Hands on Preservation Experience program
Park lease funding can be used to supplement cyclic and repair/rehab funding on some of these projects
If a new building can be built for the ships’ staff, the Tubbs Cordage Office Building can be opened to the public. The Tubbs Cordage Office Building could be used to tell the Tubb Cordage Company’s story
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association could be asked to come up with some funding to undertake work on the Sea Fox
The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association could fund raise to provide better
space on the pier for their programs as well as park programs
Existing Data and Plans Related to the OIRV
National register nominations for the Tubbs Cordage Office Building and Lewis Ark
Book, The Eppleton Hall, by Scott Newhall
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park historic resources study
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park administrative history (draft)
Tubbs Cordage Office Building items in the museum collection
Sea Fox wheelhouse consumptive use permit
Planning Needs
Historic structure report for the Lewis Ark
National register nominations need to be updated
Plans to restore the Lewis Ark to her houseboat days and make her accessible
Evaluate significance of the tugboat Eppleton Hall
Determination of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places for Hyde Street Pier (underway)
Hyde Street Pier development concept plan
Tubbs Cordage Office Building exhibit plan
Climate change scenario planning
Data and/or GIS Needs
Continued understanding of observed and projected climate change through monitoring of (or access to) weather parameters (precipitation, temperature, storm events), sea level rise and impacts on resources, and assessment of projected climate futures (models) for the region
Climate change vulnerability assessment for select historic structures along the
waterfront
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the OIRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the OIRV
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 USC §300101 et seq )
Archeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974
Director’s Order 24: NPS Museum Collections Management
Director’s Order 28: Cultural Resource Management
NPS Museum Handbook, parts I, II, and III
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic
Preservation
The Secretary of the Interiors Standards for Historic Vessel Preservation Projects
Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards
Importance
The Haslett Warehouse (now the visitor center and Argonaut Hotel) and exhibits provide
context for understanding maritime heritage and support park operations
Current Conditions and Trends
Condition
The Argonaut Hotel was created through a 57-year historic lease of the Haslett Warehouse Building
The approximately 270-room hotel is in good condition and is maintained well by the operator, Kimpton Hotels
Kimpton continually updates furnishings and soft goods in the hotel to ensure high quality boutique style hotel services
The Argonaut Hotel is one of the leading hotels in San Francisco
Kimpton recently completed the configuration of storage rooms on the first floor of the hotel into restrooms These restrooms will serve the maritime conference room and are intended to create more rental opportunities for the conference room
In 2012 the outside patio to the Blue Mermaid was updated with gas heaters to improve comfort for outside dining
The sublease space occupied by Starbucks is tentatively scheduled to be leased to See’s Candies
The park visitor center is in the Haslett Warehouse building adjacent to the hotel. The space for the visitor center was reserved when the hotel was planned and constructed
The first phase of the visitor center build-out occurred as the hotel was being constructed. The second phase of the visitor center, portraying a walk along Fisherman’s Wharf in time, was completed in 2013
Video shown on the hotel’s channel in all rooms highlights a past park superintendent and past projects – needs updating
The visitor center only sees a fraction of the visitors who visit Hyde Street Pier
The Fresnel lens in the visitor center does not rotate because visitors continued to touch it. Better barriers are needed to protect the lens and so the park can allow it to rotate
A small gallery space in the northwest corner of the visitor center is used for changing exhibits
A former store area is now used as the Pacific West Information Center
Trends
The Argonaut Hotel has been a leading boutique hotel in San Francisco and has been rated one of the most desirable places to stay in San Francisco. The hotel is generally fully booked, even in low season
The Argonaut continues to update the facility as needed to meet current and future demands
The recent Waterfront Exhibit (opened in January 2012) has generated a lot of positive press
Visitation to the visitor center increased by nearly 25% in 2014
Threats and Opportunities
Threats
Impacts on the historic fabric of the Haslett Warehouse are occurring despite best practices being observed The annual preservation report completed each year notes findings and recommends actions to be taken to prevent impacts on the historic fabric. Changes in the building’s façade could diminish its ability to demonstrate the industrial nature of the San Francisco waterfront
Gang tagging is a problem all along the waterfront and impacts the hotel and visitor center from time to time
The recent improvements to Jefferson Street have created a narrow passenger loading and unloading zone at the hotel and visitor center entrances
The visitor center theater projector does not work, so the theater cannot be used to show NPS films
Visitors touching exhibits, such as the Fresnel lens, and creating damage
Change in the building’s use from a warehouse to a boutique hotel could make it more difficult to interpret the economic and social connections between maritime commerce and landside development
Increase in sea level (+1 35 to 1 75 feet by 2100), along with increases in storm frequency/intensity projected for the region due to climate change may threaten the Haslett Warehouse over time
Opportunities
Update the park film delivered in the rooms and in the lobby with current superintendent and highlighting current projects and status of resources
Sustainability opportunities, such as photovoltaics and additional low energy devices, may be implemented within the hotel and visitor center
Repair the theater projection system to show NPS and related films
Additional changing exhibits in the northwest gallery
Working with other parks to make the Pacific West Information Center more interesting/active
Interpret how significant access to on-water shipping was to the growth of San Francisco industry and how the proximity to shipping shaped the development of neighborhoods (industrial, not residential) and their architecture (big brick warehouses, not Painted Ladies)
Existing Data and Plans Related to the OIRV
Haslett Warehouse historic structure report
Haslett Warehouse preservation plan
Haslett Warehouse / Argonaut Hotel rehabilitation plans
Planning Needs
Continued understanding of observed and projected climate change through monitoring of (or access to) weather parameters (precipitation, temperature, storm events), sea level rise and impacts to the historic fleet, and assessment of projected climate futures (models) for the region
Data and/or GIS Needs
Climate change vulnerability assessment for the Haslett Warehouse
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the OIRV, and NPS Policy-level Guidance
Laws, Executive Orders, and Regulations That Apply to the OIRV
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (54 USC §300101 et seq )
Management of Museum Properties Act of 1955 (16 USC 18f through 18f-3)
Executive Order 11593, “Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment”
“Protection of Historic Properties” (36 CFR 800)
Secretarial Order 3289, “Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change on America’s Water, Land, and Other Natural and Cultural Resources”
“Leasing of Properties in Park Areas” (36 CFR 18)
Federal Acquisition Regulations GSAM and GSAR 57 Related to Leasing
NPS Policy-level Guidance (NPS Management Policies 2006 and Director’s Orders)
Director’s Order 24: NPS Museum Collections Management
Director’s Order 28: Cultural Resource Management
NPS Museum Handbook, parts I, II, and III
The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic
Preservation
Director’s Order 89: Acquisition and Management of Leased Space
Appendix C: Inventory of Special Mandates and Administrative Commitments
Special Mandates
Naming of Sala Burton Building (June 27, 1988) – The park’s enabling legislation states that the building housing and displaying the collections, libraries, historic documents, equipment, and artifacts shall be named the “Sala Burton Building” and that a plaque with this designation shall be prominently displayed as part of the structure [PL 100-348, sec. 2 (d)].
Acceptance and Retention of Donations (June 27, 1988) – The park has the authority to accept and retain donations of funds, property, or services from individuals, foundations, corporations, or public entities for the purpose of providing services and facilities [PL 100-348, sec. 3 (b)].
Leasing of Property (October 27, 1972; November 10, 1978; June 27, 1988) – The park may lease property, including vessels and heavy marine equipment such as floating dry docks, administered as part of the park. The Secretary of the Interior shall credit any proceeds from the rental of space in the Haslett Warehouse, to the appropriation, if any, bearing the cost of its administration, maintenance, repair, and related expenses and also for the maintenance, repair, and related expenses of the vessels and the adjacent piers in the park. Surplus funds, if any, will be deposited into the Treasury of the United States [PL 100-348, sec. 3 (c), 86 Stat. 1299 sec. 4(f), and PL 95-625 sec. 317 (e)].
Fees (October 27, 1972; November 10, 1978; June 27, 1988) – The park has the authority to charge entrance fees for admission to the ships in such amounts as deemed appropriate and may impose fees for the use by groups or organizations of the ships [PL 100-348, sec. 3 (d), 86 Stat. 1299 sec. 4(f), and PL 95-625 sec. 317 (e)].
Land Acquisition and Other Property Transfer (June 27, 1988) – The park has authority to acquire land and interests in land within the park boundary through donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange. Federal property located within park boundary under jurisdiction of another federal department or agency may, with the concurrence of the head of the administering department or agency, be transferred without consideration to the
administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior for the purposes of the park [PL 100-348, sec. 4 (a)(b)].
NPS Authority to Spend Funds on a Leased Property, Agreement with the State (June 27, 1988) – Lands, and interests in lands, within the park boundary owned by the State of California or any political subdivision thereof, may be acquired only by donation. The park has the authority to enter into an agreement with the State of California or any political subdivision thereof to use appropriated funds for the improvement of berthing facilities for the purpose of berthing the ships and providing visitor access to the historic ships [PL 100-348, sec. 4 (c)].
Acquisition of Historic Vessels (June 27, 1988) – The park has the authority to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange such property, including vessels, heavy marine equipment, and dry dock facilities. The Secretary of the Interior shall notify the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs of the United States House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the United States
Senate in writing not less than 90 days before acquisition of any large historic vessel. Such notification shall indicate the estimated cost of preservation, restoration if appropriate, and maintenance of the vessel concerned. The Secretary of the Interior shall not acquire any historic vessel until the Secretary of the Interior has notified the committees in writing that sufficient funds have been made available to preserve and maintain those vessels [PL 100-348,
sec. 4 (d)(1)(2)].
Administrative Commitments
Name
Agreement Type
Start Date – Expiration Date
Stakeholders
Purpose
Notes
Argonaut Hotel
Historic lease
2003 – 2059
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (SAFR), Pebblebrook, Kimpton, Fisherman's Wharf, Neighborhood
Hotel as an adaptive reuse of a historic structure for business venture for the park
The historic and seismically unstable Haslett Warehouse was converted to a hotel through a long-term lease, creating a business venture and revenue generator for the park
San Francisco Senior Center
Permit
10/1/2013 – 9/30/2018
Seniors, SAFR, Local community and businesses
Provide service to San Francisco city seniors
The senior center has occupied space at SAFR long before the museum was part of the National Park Service. A 5-year special park use permit is the most appropriate instrument available to codify the relationship. San Francisco Senior Center is continuing to tailor senior programs to align with NPS mission
We Players
Coopertative agreement
8/31/2012 – 1/1/2016
SAFR, We Players
Create interpretive programs using park themes
We Players
General agreement
2/18/2015 – 2/18/2016
SAFR, We Players
Create and install three exhibits in the Maritime Museum throughout 2015
Golden Gate National Recreation Area fire
Agreement
10/1/2010 – 9/30/2020
Golden Gate National Recreation Area, SAFR, and the Presidio
For the City of San Francisco Fire Department to provide fire and emergency medical services to Area A of the Presidio, and other NPS-managed lands within the geographic boundaries of San Francisco
Golden Gate National Recreation Area
General agreement
6/23/2006 – 6/23/2016
Golden Gate National Recreation Area and SAFR administration and staff; San Francisco Maritime Park Association and Friends of San Francisco Maritime Library
For the purpose of ensuring the protection of a National Register of Historic Places designated building within the boundaries and management of Golden Gate National Recreation Area and assigning this building, Lower Fort Mason Building E, to SAFR for park administration, programmatic, and educational purposes
Working with Golden Gate National Recreation Area on an updated agreement in 2015
Friends fundraising agreement and interpretation and educational services agreement
Cooperative agreements
TBD
San Francisco Maritime Park Association, SAFR
Existing cooperative agreements with the San Francisco Maritime Park Association (for the transfer of appropriated funds to carry out interpretive programming, expiring 7/2/2018, and retail outlet operation, expiring 3/24/2016) no longer present the association's function in the park and will not be replaced
Chinese Whispers
General agreement
11/20/2013 – 5/20/2016
Chinese Whispers, SAFR
Create public programming with the Grace Quan – including a series of sails and an exhibit in the visitor center
Sails complete
Friends of the Library
Cooperative agreement
3/4/2011 – 3/4/2016
Standard cooperating association agreement. Primary use is for providing support for the library collection at the Maritime Research Center and for operating a retail outlet in the park
California Office of Historical Preservation
Porgrammatic agreement
4/25/1997 – 7/15/2015
SAFR, CA SHPO, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Programmatic agreement regarding the general management plan / environmental statement, SAFR
Compliance with NHPA. A new agreement is underway in 2015
Western National Parks Association
Cooperating association agreement
2/24/2011 – 2/24/2016
Western National Parks Association
Provide authority to operate a gift shop on Hyde Street Pier
SAFR is a signatory to a larger agreement between WNPA and the National Park Service. Agreement can be renewed for an additional five years
Sea Scouts
General agreement
TBD
SAFR, Sea Scouts, community, children and young adults
Perpetuate traditional maritime trades and skills
The park is currently working with the Sea Scouts to implement a new agreement, which should be completed by the end of the fiscal year
Port, Hyde Street Pier
Lease
Park inception 6/27/1988 – N/A
Port, SAFR, Public, Community, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
Public use and mooring of park ships
Port allowed use of the Hyde Street Pier wo the park when the park was a state park
AFDL-38-Dry-dock
Contract
9/29/1993 – 9/29/2024
SAFR, Bay Ship and Yacht
Maintain and use for dry dock of ships
This contract allows for Bay Ship and Yacht to maintain and use SAFR-owned AFDL-38 dry-cok for work on ships. They are not limited to using the dry-dock for NPS owned ships only. Bay Ship and Yacht is requited to competitively bid on projects solicited for SAFR ships
Grace Quan memorandum of understanding
Memorandum of understanding
7/2015 – 7/2020
SAFR, California Department of Parks and Recreation, Friends of China Camp
To identify roles and responsibilities for collaboration in exhibiting, maintaining, and sailing the vessel Grace Quan
Underway but not yet in place
Other Management Considerations
US Park Police and San Francisco Police Department have co-jurisdiction for law enforcement in Aquatic Park.
US Coast Guard jurisdiction extends to waters inside park boundary.
The promenade is designated as part of the San Francisco Bay Trail.
McAteer-Petris Act (California State Law) protects public access to shoreline and waters and preserves San Francisco Bay from indiscriminate filling. This applies to a band along the shoreline of San Francisco Bay and a line 100 feet landward of and parallel with that line. It is overseen by the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
Other properties and users on non-NPS land within the jurisdictional boundary of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park:
Dolphin Swimming and Boating Club – private club on San Francisco Recreation and Parks’ land.
South End Rowing Club – private club on San Francisco Recreation and Parks’ land.
Cable Car turnaround at Hyde and Beach Streets – property of San Francisco Municipal Transit Agency that was excluded when Aquatic and Victorian Parks were turned over to the National Park Service
Appendix D: Ongoing Park Planning and Data Collection Efforts
Through the foundation process, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park identified the following recent park management plans and guidance documents that will help address issues and challenges facing the park:
Determination of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places for Hyde Street Pier (underway)
Determination of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places for Sea Scout Base (underway)
Document small craft collection (funding expected in 2016, part has been done already)
Administrative history (underway)
Maritime Museum building event use policy and procedures plan (best practices for special event use to avoid damage; underway)
Integrated pest management plan (to address termites, wood rot, etc.; underway)
Strategic plan (define park mission, vision, and set priorities to focus resources; underway)
Environmental monitoring for resource protection in the Museum Building (monitor humidity, sunlight, airflow, temperature with new heating system; ongoing)
Aquatic Park Historic District circulation study (underway)
Accessibility transition plan (underway)
Condition assessment for Municipal Pier (update underway)
Condition assessment for Hyde Street Pier (funded fiscal year 2015)
Promenade improvements: intermediate removal of rails and completion of rehabilitation of the promenade for safety and resource protection (underway)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) preliminary assessment for the Promenade (underway)
Collections emergency operations plan (underway)
Pacific West Region Foundation Document Recommendation
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
March 2016
Signatures of SAFR Superintendent Kevin Hendricks and Pacific West Regional Director Laura E. Joss, dated to March 2016 when the Foundation Document was written
NPS
As the nation’s principal conservation agency, the Department of the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public lands and natural resources. This includes fostering sound use of our land and water resources; protecting our fish, wildlife, and biological diversity; preserving the environmental and cultural values of our national parks and historic places; and providing for the enjoyment of life through outdoor recreation. The department assesses our energy and mineral resources and works to ensure that their development is in the best interests of all our people by encouraging stewardship and citizen participation in their care. The department also has a major responsibility for American Indian reservation communities and for people who live in island territories under U.S. administration.
SAFR 350/130851
March 2016
Last updated: January 11, 2025
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