Saint John's Presbyterian Church
historic place
Saint John's Presbyterian Church stands in San Francisco's Richmond District. The congregation formally organized on March 6, 1870, with sixty-one charter members. Their first building was on Post Street, and they later moved to California and Octavia Streets before settling at the current site. Ground was broken for the present church building on April 25, 1905. Designed by architects Dodge and Dolliver in a Gothic Revival Shingle Style, the first service was held on Easter Sunday, April 15, 1906. Just three days later, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake severely damaged the newly completed structure. Repairs were completed, and the church was rededicated on April 28, 1907. Saint John's Presbyterian Church is recognized as San Francisco Landmark Number 83 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. It is notable as the oldest church in the Richmond District and the only Shingle Style church there. The church also served the community by providing aid to refugees after the earthquake and assisting the unemployed during the Depression. This site represents a significant historical presence in San Francisco.