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Prelinger Library, Independent research library in South of Market, San Francisco, US.

The Prelinger Library contains thousands of books, periodicals, maps, and historical documents arranged in six distinct rows of categorized shelving systems.

Founded in 2004 by Rick and Megan Prelinger, the library specializes in collecting 19th and 20th century materials that document American life and culture.

The collection includes extensive materials about California history, urban development, industrial processes, social movements, and technological innovations throughout American society.

Located on Folsom Street, the library welcomes visitors during scheduled open hours and permits photography of materials for research purposes.

The library employs a geographical organization system, starting with California-related materials and expanding outward to national and global subjects.

Location: San Francisco

GPS coordinates: 37.77470,-122.40900

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:19

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