245–247 Columbus Avenue

1. 1908

   Built.

2. 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
3. Sep 1985

   Permit 8509854 $$$ $6,500

   Parapet program (file #1816.

4. Dec 1987

   Permit 8717548 $$$ $40,000

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

5. Feb 1988

   Permit 8801320 $$$ $100

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

6. Jul 1989

   Permit 8911852 $$$ $1,800

   To erect electric sign.

7. Oct 1989

   Permit 8918759 $$$ $1,400

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

8. 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

4 nominal $1 street-space or sidewalk permits are omitted from the timeline. 3 expired or cancelled permits are not shown.