Commission approves Thai House and Earwax Productions for San Francisco Legacy Business Registry
October 18, 2023 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved two additions to the city’s Legacy Business Registry on Oct. 18, advancing recognition for long-standing neighborhood businesses.
Planning staff presented Thai House, a family-run restaurant founded in 1985 by Sura Pho and Krithiya Marigart, and recommended its inclusion for its 38 years of continuous operation and contributions to local culinary culture. "Staff supports this application and recommends a resolution to add Thai House to the legacy business registry," planner Maggie Dong said.
Staff also recommended adding Earwax (AIREX) Productions, a 40-year-old sound design studio at the Sentinel Building, noting the studio’s longtime collaborations with Bay Area theaters and cultural institutions. "Earwax Productions is committed to maintaining its sound design studio and the highest quality and innovation in audio technologies," planner Elizabeth Mow said.
No members of the public spoke on either application. Commissioners praised the businesses’ histories and the staff reports. Commissioner Vergara said he was “all for it” and Commissioner Foley described the work as “really great.” The motion to approve both legacy business registry nominations passed unanimously, 5-0.
The Legacy Business Registry designation is primarily honorific and intended to recognize longstanding small businesses that contribute to San Francisco’s commercial and cultural history. Staff said documentation and the draft biographies will remain available online and the registry entries will be posted publicly.
Planning staff presented Thai House, a family-run restaurant founded in 1985 by Sura Pho and Krithiya Marigart, and recommended its inclusion for its 38 years of continuous operation and contributions to local culinary culture. "Staff supports this application and recommends a resolution to add Thai House to the legacy business registry," planner Maggie Dong said.
Staff also recommended adding Earwax (AIREX) Productions, a 40-year-old sound design studio at the Sentinel Building, noting the studio’s longtime collaborations with Bay Area theaters and cultural institutions. "Earwax Productions is committed to maintaining its sound design studio and the highest quality and innovation in audio technologies," planner Elizabeth Mow said.
No members of the public spoke on either application. Commissioners praised the businesses’ histories and the staff reports. Commissioner Vergara said he was “all for it” and Commissioner Foley described the work as “really great.” The motion to approve both legacy business registry nominations passed unanimously, 5-0.
The Legacy Business Registry designation is primarily honorific and intended to recognize longstanding small businesses that contribute to San Francisco’s commercial and cultural history. Staff said documentation and the draft biographies will remain available online and the registry entries will be posted publicly.
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