Welcome!
At the corner of Haight and Ashbury stands the historic Doolan‑Larson House and Storefronts, a landmark of the counterculture and a symbol of San Francisco’s ongoing role as a nexus of cultural and political change.
In 2017, Norm Larson gifted this property to San Francisco Heritage to protect its legacy and unlock its public potential. That vision is now advancing into its next chapter, as the project moves from open inquiry into active development and public dialogue.
The Request for Concept Proposals (RFCP) process has now concluded, and San Francisco Heritage has invited five teams to continue into the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase. Through June 2026, these teams will fully develop their proposals, culminating in public presentations that will invite community feedback and dialogue as a final direction for the site is selected.
This website remains your gateway to the process: follow the project’s progress, learn about the finalist teams, attend public meetings, and stay engaged as the future of this landmark takes shape. We welcome your continued participation as we work together to create a living center that honors the past and inspires what’s possible ahead.
The Doolan-Larson House & Storefronts:
a National Historic Treasure
The Doolan-Larson House & Storefronts:
A National Historic Treasure
The Doolan-Larson House is a National Historic Treasure because of its location at Haight & Ashbury and because of its architectural integrity. This opportunity is a chance to explore San Francisco’s role in shaping social, cultural, and political trends and disruptions, and its continued impact on the national consciousness.
Haight & Ashbury remains the epicenter of the counterculture movement, inspiring people to seek new ways of thinking and living. People from across the country came to San Francisco to search for acceptance, meaning, and opportunity—what happens next at the Doolan-Larson buildings is your opportunity to be part of this story.
