The National Archives at San Francisco, which holds more than 75,000 cubic feet of historical records dating back to the 1850s, plans to close its facility within the next few years.

According to a news release from advocacy group Save Our National Archives, the San Francisco facility — actually located in San Bruno — as well as one in Chicago are planned to shutter within three years. The group said the moving process can begin as soon as this August.

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A UC Berkeley student from San Francisco, Kelcie is passionate about public-service journalism, politics, and local government. She enjoys tackling complex topics and making them accessible to readers.