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	''Case Report — Approved October 17, 1973''<br>		''Case Report — Approved October 17, 1973''<br>
	'''~~Hunter’s~~ Point Springs and Albion Brewery, 881 Innes Avenue'''		'''Hunters Point Springs and Albion Brewery, 881 Innes Avenue'''


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	'''The [http://albioncastle.us/ Albion Brewery], looking towards Hunters Point Boulevard, in the early 20th century'''		'''The [http://albioncastle.us/ Albion Brewery], looking towards Hunters Point Boulevard, in the early 20th century'''

	''~~photos~~: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''		''Photos: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''

	[[Image:Albion castle ruins AAC-6433.jpg]]		[[Image:Albion castle ruins AAC-6433.jpg]]

	On October 18, 1849, a San Francisco newspaper, the ''Alta California'', carried an advertisement of John Townsend and Cornielle de Boom announcing that the survey for their new city of South San Francisco had been completed and lots were available for purchase. This was not today's South San Francisco in San Mateo County but rather an area some two miles southerly of the 500 or so structures focused on Portsmouth Plaza which then constituted San Francisco. The new city was to be carved out of the Bernal Ranch and was roughly defined by the Bay, Islais Creek and Visitacion Valley.		On October 18, 1849, a San Francisco newspaper, the ''Alta California'', carried an advertisement of John Townsend and Cornielle de Boom announcing that the survey for their new city of South San Francisco had been completed and lots were available for purchase. This was not today's South San Francisco in San Mateo County but rather an area some two miles southerly of the 500 or so structures focused on Portsmouth Plaza which then constituted San Francisco. The new city was to be carved out of the Bernal Ranch and was roughly defined by the Bay, Islais Creek, and Visitacion Valley.

	Among the many virtues extolled for the new city were that "ships of the heaviest burden may lay within a boat’s length of the land at many points..." and "...springs of fine running water are found on the face of the hill in many places."		Among the many virtues extolled for the new city were that "ships of the heaviest burden may lay within a boat’s length of the land at many points..." and "...springs of fine running water are found on the face of the hill in many places."

	Robert and Phillip Hunter, Forty-niners of distinguished American Colonial ancestry, were engaged by the town's founders to promote and otherwise handle real estate transactions. Shortly thereafter a lodging house for prospective lot purchasers ~~Was~~ erected car the intersection of present day Oakdale Avenue and Fitch Streets. Virtually on the ~~Bay shore line~~, that location was apparently selected because of its proximity to one of the finest springs on the hill.		Robert and Phillip Hunter, Forty-niners of distinguished American Colonial ancestry, were engaged by the town's founders to promote and otherwise handle real estate transactions. Shortly thereafter a lodging house for prospective lot purchasers was erected car the intersection of present day Oakdale Avenue and Fitch Streets. Virtually on the bay shoreline, that location was apparently selected because of its proximity to one of the finest springs on the hill.

	[[Image:Hunters Point School 901 Innes dpwbook21 dpw4861 Sept 19 1917 wnp36.01760.jpg\|792px]]		[[Image:Hunters Point School 901 Innes dpwbook21 dpw4861 Sept 19 1917 wnp36.01760.jpg\|792px]]
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	'''The Albion Brewery, built above India Basin in 1870, produced bottled water for some years and is now a private residence.'''		'''The Albion Brewery, built above India Basin in 1870, produced bottled water for some years and is now a private residence.'''

	''~~photo~~: Chris Carlsson''		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''

	The dream of a new city rivaling San Francisco never materialized. (The sole public reminder of its contemplated existence being the [[Opera House\|South San Francisco Opera House]] erected in 1888 long after the dream had died and the area had been officially incorporated into San Francisco.) The Hunters and their families—including another brother who would join them ~~:'...'~~ later—settled down in and near the lodging house to take up farming and other pursuits. The springs provided an abundant source of water for their activities. This necessity was lacking in San Francisco and as early as 1855 the brothers sold unlimited water rights for $50 a month to the Independent Water Company of San Francisco. Daily supplies were carried by ship to San Francisco and ocean going vessels, which could anchor virtually at the Hunters' doorstep, used the same source to replenish their water needs before sailing outbound through the Golden Gate.		The dream of a new city rivaling San Francisco never materialized. (The sole public reminder of its contemplated existence being the [[Opera House\|South San Francisco Opera House]] erected in 1888 long after the dream had died and the area had been officially incorporated into San Francisco.) The Hunters and their families—including another brother who would join them later—settled down in and near the lodging house to take up farming and other pursuits. The springs provided an abundant source of water for their activities. This necessity was lacking in San Francisco and as early as 1855 the brothers sold unlimited water rights for $50 a month to the Independent Water Company of San Francisco. Daily supplies were carried by ship to San Francisco and ocean going vessels, which could anchor virtually at the Hunters' doorstep, used the same source to replenish their water needs before sailing outbound through the Golden Gate.

	The Reverend Francis McCarthy, in his 1942 history, “Hunter’s Point,” (from which this information is summarized) notes that the springs were still be used commercially in that year. Indeed, their commercial use continued until September 1947 when the Navy acquired the property through eminent domain from the Mt. Springs Water Co. Although the springs still flow in 1973, their waters are diverted into a storm sewer.		The Reverend Francis McCarthy, in his 1942 history, “Hunter’s Point,” (from which this information is summarized) notes that the springs were still be used commercially in that year. Indeed, their commercial use continued until September 1947 when the Navy acquired the property through eminent domain from the Mt. Springs Water Co. Although the springs still flow in 1973, their waters are diverted into a storm sewer.
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	[[Image:Albion-brass-plaque 5857.jpg\|300px\|left]]		[[Image:Albion-brass-plaque 5857.jpg\|300px\|left]]

	When pressed for a new location, the water company did not have far to go. Water from the same source was available and had been used for commercial purposes as early as 1870 at another outflow on the north slope of Hunter’s Point Ridge near Innes Avenue and Griffith Street. This is the site of the old Albion Brewery just inland from the Anderson-Cristofani boatyard which is nearing the century mark of its existence and occupies what may very well be the only extant original ~~Bay~~ shoreline remaining in San Francisco.		When pressed for a new location, the water company did not have far to go. Water from the same source was available and had been used for commercial purposes as early as 1870 at another outflow on the north slope of Hunter’s Point Ridge near Innes Avenue and Griffith Street. This is the site of the old Albion Brewery just inland from the Anderson-Cristofani boatyard which is nearing the century mark of its existence and occupies what may very well be the only extant original bay shoreline remaining in San Francisco.

	The Albion Ale and Porter Brewery was founded in 1870 by John Hamlin Burnell. Born in East Hoathly, Sussex, England, in 1849, Burnell came to San Francisco via British Columbia. Having failed to make his fortune in the fur trade business, Burnell became interested in producing ales and porters comparable to those in England. A supply of fresh water was a critical ingredient for developing a brewery in "the English Tradition." This Burnell found in abundant supply in the underground springs which run beneath the property.		The Albion Ale and Porter Brewery was founded in 1870 by John Hamlin Burnell. Born in East Hoathly, Sussex, England, in 1849, Burnell came to San Francisco via British Columbia. Having failed to make his fortune in the fur trade business, Burnell became interested in producing ales and porters comparable to those in England. A supply of fresh water was a critical ingredient for developing a brewery in "the English Tradition." This Burnell found in abundant supply in the underground springs which run beneath the property.
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	The structures comprising the Brewery covered fully half the lot, although little remains today but the reconstructed main brewery building, where fermenting kettles and malt mills were once located. This stone building with its three-story stone tower was probably modeled after the Norman castles of England in line with the knowledge of the masons.		The structures comprising the Brewery covered fully half the lot, although little remains today but the reconstructed main brewery building, where fermenting kettles and malt mills were once located. This stone building with its three-story stone tower was probably modeled after the Norman castles of England in line with the knowledge of the masons.

	Burnell specially imported the hops used for brewing from Scotland; from England came the casks and bottles used in storing ale. An 1887 edition of "Illustrative Review" indicated that the brewery was thoroughly ~~supp lied~~ with the latest improved machines and appliances known to the trade.		Burnell specially imported the hops used for brewing from Scotland; from England came the casks and bottles used in storing ale. An 1887 edition of "Illustrative Review" indicated that the brewery was thoroughly supplied with the latest improved machines and appliances known to the trade.

			Although Burnell's brewery was not a lucrative business, it furnished the proprietor and his family with a living. After the death of John Burnell in 1890, his widow, brother, and surviving nephews ran the brewery until 1919 at the time of Mrs. Burnell's death. With her death and with the advent of prohibition, the brewery ceased operation altogether. Between 1920 and 1927 the property was held by trust deeds.

			[[Image:Albion-stone-restoration-plaque 5855.jpg]]

			'''Stone plaque commemorating 1939 restoration of Albion Castle.'''

	~~Although Burnell~~'s brewery was not a lucrative business, it furnished the proprietor and his family with a living. After the death of John Burnell in 1890, his widow, brother and surviving nephews ran the brewery until 1919 at the time of Mrs. Burnell'~~s death. With her death and with the advent of prohibition, the brewery ceased operation altogether.~~		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''

	~~Between 1920 and 1927 the property waS held by trust deeds.~~ The site continued to deteriorate until 1938 when Adrien Voisin, a sculptor, bought the property. Using old photographs and drawings, Voisin restored the main building's stonework to its original quality and used the premises as a residence and studio.		The site continued to deteriorate until 1938 when Adrien Voisin, a sculptor, bought the property. Using old photographs and drawings, Voisin restored the main building's stonework to its original quality and used the premises as a residence and studio.

	Later, the ~~S.F.~~ Mountain Springs Water Co. purchased the water rights from Voisin and in 1964 the company purchased the brewery itself, allowing Mr. Voisin to retain life tenancy.		Later, the SF Mountain Springs Water Co. purchased the water rights from Voisin and in 1964 the company purchased the brewery itself, allowing Mr. Voisin to retain life tenancy.

	'''<font size=4>Architecture:</font size>		'''<font size=4>Architecture</font size>

	Designed in the Norman style, the stone building consists of two stories and a center three-story tower. The stonework of the brewery is rough masonry. A recessed and arched entrance is located at the center of the building beneath the tower. The wooden front door is well studded and fitted with heavy iron hinges, similar to the style of Spanish doors. The door is flanked on either side by twisted, carved stone columns and is surmounted by a wreath.		Designed in the Norman style, the stone building consists of two stories and a center three-story tower. The stonework of the brewery is rough masonry. A recessed and arched entrance is located at the center of the building beneath the tower. The wooden front door is well studded and fitted with heavy iron hinges, similar to the style of Spanish doors. The door is flanked on either side by twisted, carved stone columns and is surmounted by a wreath.
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	''Photo: Chris Carlsson''		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''

	~~[[Image:Albion-stone-restoration-plaque 5855.jpg]]~~

	~~'''Stone plaque commemorating 1939 restoration of Albion Castle.'''~~

	~~''Photo: Chris Carlsson''~~

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	Robert and Phillip Hunter, Forty-niners of distinguished American Colonial ancestry, were engaged by the town's founders to promote and otherwise handle real estate transactions. Shortly thereafter a lodging house for prospective lot purchasers Was erected car the intersection of present day Oakdale Avenue and Fitch Streets. Virtually on the Bay shore line, that location was apparently selected because of its proximity to one of the finest springs on the hill.		Robert and Phillip Hunter, Forty-niners of distinguished American Colonial ancestry, were engaged by the town's founders to promote and otherwise handle real estate transactions. Shortly thereafter a lodging house for prospective lot purchasers Was erected car the intersection of present day Oakdale Avenue and Fitch Streets. Virtually on the Bay shore line, that location was apparently selected because of its proximity to one of the finest springs on the hill.

	[[Image:~~bayvwhp$hunters-pt-school-w-albion~~.jpg]]		[[Image:Hunters Point School 901 Innes dpwbook21 dpw4861 Sept 19 1917 wnp36.01760.jpg\|792px]]

	'''Hunters Point School on ~~Hunters Point Boulevard in~~ 1917, with the Albion Brewery behind.'''		'''Hunters Point School at 901 Innes Avenue on Sept 19, 1917, with the Albion Brewery behind.'''

	''photo: ~~Private Collection, San Francisco, CA~~''		''photo: OpenSFHistory.org wnp36.01760 original from DPW Book 21 DPW4861''

	[[Image:bayvwhp$albion-1996.jpg]]		[[Image:bayvwhp$albion-1996.jpg]]

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	'''Hunters Point School on Hunters Point Boulevard in 1917, with the Albion Brewery behind.'''		'''Hunters Point School on Hunters Point Boulevard in 1917, with the Albion Brewery behind.'''

	''photo: ~~Gaar~~ Collection, San Francisco, CA''		''photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''

	[[Image:bayvwhp$albion-1996.jpg]]		[[Image:bayvwhp$albion-1996.jpg]]

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	<font size=4>SAN FRANCISCO LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD<br>		<font size=4>SAN FRANCISCO LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD</font size>
	~~''Case Report — Approved October 17, 1973''~~

	'''Hunter’s Point Springs and Albion Brewery, 881 Innes Avenue'''~~</font size>~~		''Case Report — Approved October 17, 1973''<br>
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	'''The [http://albioncastle.us/ Albion Brewery], looking towards Hunters Point Boulevard, in the early 20th century'''		'''The [http://albioncastle.us/ Albion Brewery], looking towards Hunters Point Boulevard, in the early 20th century'''

	''~~photo~~: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''		''photos: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''

			[[Image:Albion castle ruins AAC-6433.jpg]]

	The Albion Castle was built as a brewery in 1870. During Prohibition it was closed down since they could not sell their beer. Parts of the building burned down during that time. The castle was rebuilt by a sculptor in 1939. The wall and the caves are from 1870, but most of the wood is from 1939.		The Albion Castle was built as a brewery in 1870. During Prohibition it was closed down since they could not sell their beer. Parts of the building burned down during that time. The castle was rebuilt by a sculptor in 1939. The wall and the caves are from 1870, but most of the wood is from 1939.
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	[[Image:bayvwhp$albion-1996.jpg]]		[[Image:bayvwhp$albion-1996.jpg]]

	'''The Albion Brewery, built above India Basin in ~~the 1890s~~, ~~survives today as a~~ bottled water ~~company~~.'''		'''The Albion Brewery, built above India Basin in 1870, produced bottled water for some years and is now a private residence.'''

	''photo: Chris Carlsson''		''photo: Chris Carlsson''

			[[Image:Albion Castle 0290 L.jpg]]

			'''Spring water in caverns under Albion Castle.'''