Earlier last week, the San Francisco Small Business Commission approved Christopher's Books, among several other businesses, for the Legacy Business Registry, which began in 2015.
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"Legacy Businesses anchor neighborhoods and provide the backdrop for quintessential San Francisco experiences," said SBC president Cynthia Huie. "Yet, while they are beloved, many Legacy Businesses struggle with the same economic challenges and uncertainty as younger establishments. We are happy to be able to continuously improve the program, bolstering Legacy Businesses through the Business Stabilization Grant."
In an Instagram post, Christopher's Books noted: "It's official! We're so proud and excited to say this.... We're a legacy business! Thank you so much to the Small Business Commission, the Historic Preservation Commission, and anyone else who has helped us on this journey. Christopher's Books has been perched at 18th and Missouri for 33 years. @tminot [owner Tee Minot, who began working at the store a year after Christopher Ellison founded it in 1992, and has been the sole proprietor since 1996] has been the owner for 32 of them.
"We're open 7 days a week, recommending books and handing out dog treats. Thank you again to the city of San Francisco for deeming us a valuable cultural asset, part of the 'soul of the city,' and that our preservation is critical to maintaining the unique character of San Francisco. I speak for the whole staff here, past and present, when I say thanks to YOU. You, our wonderful customers and community, are the reason we do this. See y'all around the hill <3."