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sfist.com
2 days ago
San Francisco

Thursday Morning What's Up: Scores of A's Fans Tailgate Before Final Coliseum Game

Buena Vista Park's retaining walls are made from recycled headstones from relocated cemeteries in the 1930s, highlighting a hidden piece of local history. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
San Francisco

The Hunters Point Crane's Legacy Is Both Majestic and Troubling | KQED

The Hunters Point Gantry Crane is a significant yet lesser-known historical monument in San Francisco, reflecting both innovation and historical consequences. [ more ]
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Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.

The Japanese Tea Garden is a historic symbol of resilience, shaped by events of discrimination and tragedy throughout San Francisco's history. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden has a rich history, being the oldest public Japanese garden in the US, with significant contributions from Toshio Aoki and the Hagiwara family. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.

The Japanese Tea Garden symbolizes cultural persistence in San Francisco, overcoming historical challenges and celebrating Japanese heritage. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.

The Japanese Tea Garden is a historic symbol of resilience, shaped by events of discrimination and tragedy throughout San Francisco's history. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden has a rich history, being the oldest public Japanese garden in the US, with significant contributions from Toshio Aoki and the Hagiwara family. [ more ]
Medium
1 month ago
San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco's Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.

The Japanese Tea Garden symbolizes cultural persistence in San Francisco, overcoming historical challenges and celebrating Japanese heritage. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

EXCLUSIVE: 50-year-old time capsule discovered under San Francisco's Transamerica Pyramid

The renovation of the Transamerica Pyramid revealed a hidden time capsule, containing historical documents and artifacts related to the building's history. [ more ]
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Historic Victorian transformed by owner, San Francisco artist, asking $3.7M

390 Page St. is a meticulously restored Victorian home for sale, showcasing a blend of historical craftsmanship and artistic embellishments, asking $3.7 million. [ more ]
sfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

SF's Famed Ed Hardy's Tattoo City to Close, Amidst Don Ed Hardy's Ongoing Health Issues

Ed Hardy's Tattoo City will close at the end of 2024 due to founder Don Ed Hardy's battle with Alzheimer's disease. [ more ]
Medium
2 months ago
SF politics

North America's oldest Chinatown is in San Francisco

Chinatown in San Francisco has a long history dating back to 1849 and has faced challenges such as hostile attitudes and attempts to relocate.
The Chinatown in San Francisco today reflects a blend of Western construction techniques with Chinese motifs, serving as a unique city within a city. [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
San Francisco

SF History Night | Pacific Heights

Explore San Francisco's history monthly with themed talks and slide shows by local experts. [ more ]
Medium
5 months ago
San Francisco

Why I love San Francisco

San Francisco's rich history remains intact through iconic establishments and movements like Chinatown, City Lights, and Castro. [ more ]
San Francisco Bay Times
8 months ago
San Francisco

The History of Castro and Market and Plans for Its Future - San Francisco Bay Times

The area now known as Harvey Milk Plaza has a long history and has served as a portal to the region for over a century.
Eureka Valley, which later became the Castro District, had social and commercial autonomy that helped it survive the 1906 earthquake and fire. [ more ]
Medium
3 months ago
Beer

San Francisco's oldest brewery: Anchor Brewing Company

Anchor Brewing's history dates back to 1871, with a fascinating origin story of how Steam Beer got its name. [ more ]
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