245–247 Columbus Avenue

1. 1950–1965

   The city's survey names the Discovery Book Shop at this address among the bars, cafes, bookshops and clubs of the North Beach Beat scene, whose period of significance it sets at about 1950 to 1965.

   North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
2. Jun 1984

   Add single cayer 2x6 redwood dick 12'x30' on roof/cut.

   Expired Permit 8406471 $$$ $3,000
3. Sep 1985

   Parapet program (file #1816.

   Complete Permit 8509854 $$$ $6,500
4. Dec 1987

   Nstall new storefront, electrical, mechanical work, install bathrm.

   Complete Permit 8717548 $$$ $40,000
5. Feb 1988

   Revision to permit in progress, relocate wall, toilet rm.

   Complete Permit 8801320 $$$ $100
6. Jul 1989

   To erect electric sign.

   Complete Permit 8911852 $$$ $1,800
7. Oct 1989

   Erect 1 canopy dimensions width -4' height 1'8" pro. 10'.

   Complete Permit 8918759 $$$ $1,400
8. Oct 2007

   Remove atm from front of store and install new secrity grilles at window and door. remove metal roll-up door.

   Expired Permit 200710165581 $$$ $750
9. 2019

   Identified by the 2019 updated North Beach survey as appearing eligible for local landmark or California Register / National Register status — recorded as a venue in the city's Beat history, the Discovery Bookshop.

   North Beach Historic Context Statement, adopted 2022
10. May 2023

    Accessible business entrance program entrance program per ordinance 51-16 comply with accesible entrance program abe 202209224658.

    Cancelled Permit 202305057178 $$$ $2,500

4 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline.