Even before Castro Street existed-named after politician José Castro 1808-1860-working class families had already begun to settle on the slopes of Twin Peaks.
Thanks in large part to the Golden Fire Hydrant at 3899 20th Street and those who operated it, the fire was stopped at Dolores and 20th. Since basic services were already in place in the Castro, its commercial autonomy proved to be very advantageous.
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