Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco
Victorian home on Divisadero and California St.
Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco Location in San Francisco
Country	USA
State	California
City	San Francisco

Lower Pacific Heights, also known as Upper Fillmore, is a cool neighborhood in San Francisco, California. It sits between other well-known areas like Pacific Heights, the Fillmore District, Laurel Heights, and Japantown.

The heart of this neighborhood is Fillmore Street. This street is a busy area with lots of shops and businesses. It runs between California and Post streets. The neighborhood's borders are California Street to the north, Geary Boulevard to the south, Presidio Avenue to the west, and Van Ness Avenue to the east.

A Glimpse into History

Long ago, this area was part of a larger section of San Francisco called the Western Addition. For many years, it was a neighborhood where middle-class families lived. It was located right between the fancy Pacific Heights and the more working-class Lower Fillmore areas.

In the 1980s and 1990s, San Francisco became a very popular place to live. Because of this, the cost of homes and land went up a lot. This made Lower Pacific Heights a wealthier and more upscale area. Around this time, people started using the name "Lower Pacific Heights" more often. The older name, "Upper Fillmore," became less common.

The Madame C.J. Walker Home

This neighborhood is also home to a special building called the Madame C.J. Walker Home for Girls and Women. This building is recognized as a San Francisco Designated Landmark. This means it's an important historical place in the city.

From 1921 to 1972, this building was a helpful organization. It offered support and services to single African American women who were new to San Francisco. It was a place where they could find community and assistance.

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  Victorian home on Divisadero and California St.