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Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a suburban, residential neighborhood in the heart of the city. It is known for its well-maintained and manicured yards, as well as its tree-lined streets. Many of the homes are detached and boast large front or backyards and the neighborhood has abundant street parking. Built upon a hillside that Adolph Sutro planted as a forest just west of Twin Peaks in the 19th century, known as Sutro’s Great Forest, the neighborhood was named for the forested hills that surround the area. The neighborhood was part of the eight master-planned residence parks, or "garden suburbs. In 1919, the Forest Hill Clubhouse was built and designed by architect Bernard Maybeck and is now a designated San Francisco Historic Landmark. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, the Forest Hill neighborhood continued to grow and develop. The neighborhood was marketed as a suburban retreat within the city, offering a peaceful and picturesque environment for residents. Involvement in World War II: During World War II, the Forest Hill neighborhood played a role in the war effort. The Forest Hill Clubhouse was used as a USO center for soldiers, and many residents volunteered in various capacities to support the war effort. Forest Hill today is a community of approximately 700 homes located in the geographic center of San Francisco. Throughout its history up until the present, Forest Hill has been known as a beautiful place to raise a family with some of the friendliest people anywhere. In fact, Forest Hill was so quiet that in 1971 a newspaper profile called it “An Island of Tranquility Amidst Big City Turmoil.” SF Gate.

Picturesque, serene, suburban