Historic Preservation Commission adds seven businesses to Legacy Business Registry
February 15, 2023 | San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
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The San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission on Feb. 15 recommended adding seven locally rooted businesses to the city’s Legacy Business Registry, praising owners for longstanding community involvement and cultural contributions.
Staff presentations described each nominee’s history and community role: The Blue Light (a 45‑year neighborhood bar on Union Street), Hing Lung Company (a Cantonese barbecue restaurant at 1261 Stockton Street founded in 1977), Mr. Bing’s (a 56‑year cocktail lounge at 201 Columbus Avenue), Design Media Incorporated (a 30‑year creative communications agency at 20 First Street), Playmates Cooperative Preschool (a nonprofit cooperative preschool in the Sunset District founded in 1950), Love on Haight (a tie‑dyed clothing and artist collective at 1400 Haight Street), and Dragon Seed Bridal & Photography (a 45‑year Chinatown‑area dress and event shop at 735 Clay Street).
Business representatives and community supporters spoke to the commission. Pamela May (Design Media) thanked staff and noted the company’s decades in the Mission District. Sunshine Powers (Love on Haight) described wage increases for staff, artist partnerships and homelessness‑support initiatives. Johnny Matheny (The Blue Light) and Julie (Blue Light staff) highlighted live music and neighborhood continuity. Playmates’ executive director said the co‑op provides affordable full‑day preschool (average family tuition cited at $500 per month) and adult education.
Commissioners commended the nominees’ community service, succession planning and charitable activities; Supervisor Aaron Peskin was acknowledged for nominating several District 3 businesses. The commission moved to adopt staff recommendations to add the seven businesses to the Legacy Business Registry; the motion passed unanimously.
The Legacy Business Registry recognizes long‑running local enterprises for preservation includes outreach and resources to help owners maintain operations. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded for the registry and any further administrative steps.
Staff presentations described each nominee’s history and community role: The Blue Light (a 45‑year neighborhood bar on Union Street), Hing Lung Company (a Cantonese barbecue restaurant at 1261 Stockton Street founded in 1977), Mr. Bing’s (a 56‑year cocktail lounge at 201 Columbus Avenue), Design Media Incorporated (a 30‑year creative communications agency at 20 First Street), Playmates Cooperative Preschool (a nonprofit cooperative preschool in the Sunset District founded in 1950), Love on Haight (a tie‑dyed clothing and artist collective at 1400 Haight Street), and Dragon Seed Bridal & Photography (a 45‑year Chinatown‑area dress and event shop at 735 Clay Street).
Business representatives and community supporters spoke to the commission. Pamela May (Design Media) thanked staff and noted the company’s decades in the Mission District. Sunshine Powers (Love on Haight) described wage increases for staff, artist partnerships and homelessness‑support initiatives. Johnny Matheny (The Blue Light) and Julie (Blue Light staff) highlighted live music and neighborhood continuity. Playmates’ executive director said the co‑op provides affordable full‑day preschool (average family tuition cited at $500 per month) and adult education.
Commissioners commended the nominees’ community service, succession planning and charitable activities; Supervisor Aaron Peskin was acknowledged for nominating several District 3 businesses. The commission moved to adopt staff recommendations to add the seven businesses to the Legacy Business Registry; the motion passed unanimously.
The Legacy Business Registry recognizes long‑running local enterprises for preservation includes outreach and resources to help owners maintain operations. The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded for the registry and any further administrative steps.
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