Local Landmarks & Heritage
Local Landmarks & Heritage
- Balboa Park BART Station
- Balboa Park
- New Mission Terrace Improvement Association Clubhouse
- Interstate 280 Corridor
Neighborhood History
Neighborhood History
Mission Terrace was developed beginning in 1910 by the real estate firm Baldwin & Howell, which incorporated the Mission Terrace Company to build what was marketed as one of San Francisco's earliest planned affordable housing developments for working-class families. The neighborhood was laid out on former vegetable fields in the city's southern reaches, with Baldwin & Howell's brochures declaring it would feature "the most beautiful avenue in San Francisco devoted to inexpensive homes." Most of the original construction was completed by the end of the 1920s, with homes reflecting both Victorian survivors from before the 1906 earthquake and Classical Revival and Edwardian-style residences built in the reconstruction era.
The streets on Mission Terrace's western side were named after Native American tribes — Onondaga, Navajo, Modoc, Ottawa, Oneida, Seminole, and Cayuga Avenues — reflecting a naming convention applied across the broader Excelsior District. The New Mission Terrace Improvement Association, one of the neighborhood's enduring civic institutions, has organized community events including the annual Fourth of July Parade and Picnic for decades. Balboa Park BART station anchors the neighborhood's southwestern corner, providing direct transit connections throughout the region.
Mission Terrace was built on the belief that working families deserved well-planned homes and beautiful streets — a conviction that MY-NHD shares every time it puts a neighborhood name on a tee.
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Mission Terrace - San Francisco - Unisex Cotton Tee
Mission Terrace - San Francisco - Unisex Cotton Tee
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Show Off Your San Francisco Roots in Style
Built as a streetcar suburb, Mission Terrace takes its name from its position near Mission District high ground. Early 20th-century single-family homes and front-yard gardens line neighborly streets. The Balboa Park BART station, accessible Lauderdale and Balboa parks, and active associations foster a community-oriented vibe that attracts families seeking a quieter life with city convenience.
Made from 100% US-grown cotton, this heavy cotton tee delivers comfort, quality, and durability. The neighborhood name is printed clearly across the chest, making it a meaningful and minimalist statement piece. The unisex fit offers a relaxed, everyday style that works whether you're layering up in foggy weather or catching some sun in Golden Gate Park.
Wear it while exploring the Ferry Building, grabbing a burrito in the Mission, or simply repping your block with pride.
- The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear
- Sizes from S to 5XL
- Choose your color
- Sizing chart located at the end of the photo gallery
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