Landmark Status a No-Go

Yesterday the Board of Supervisors voted 10-1 against making the North Beach branch library a landmark, despite heavy support to the contrary from preservation advocates. Why, even the district's own David Chiu asked for a "No" vote on landmark designation. "I think it cheapens the historic landmark designation for the other buildings that do have merit," Chiu said. For a recap of all the drama take a peek at the Curbed SF North Beach library archives. [SF Gate]