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Resilience isn't just an app; it's the foundation we build and the durability of the spaces we curate. #1906Quake #SanFranciscoHistory #OaklandResilience #ShakeAlert #FactsAndFeelings

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Walking Tour | 1906 Earthquake and Fire 120th Anniversary Cocktail and Bar History | Downtown San Francisco Walking Tour | 1906 Earthquake and Fire 120th Anniversary Cocktail and Bar History | Downtown San Francisco

Shake, Rattle, and Scroll for more information about this earthquake anniversary tour.

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SF will presumably be rerenaming Chesar Chavez St sometime soon.
It was formerly Army St, I doubt anyone wants to go back to that.
(The only historical reason I can find for the name Army St is that there was a Navy St nearby, and it was a cute pairing, but Navy St seems to have disappeared, if […]

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February Fever” explores how San Francisco embraced Emperor Norton I—a bankrupt businessman who declared himself Emperor of the U.S. For 21 years, businesses honored his currency, papers printed his decrees, and 30,000 attended his funeral. 🎙️ #EmperorNorton #SanFranciscoHistory

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Mayor Gavin Newsom, center, waves to the crowds at the 34th annual Gay Pride Parade down Market Street in San Francisco in 2004. (DINO VOURNAS / Associated Press)

Mayor Gavin Newsom, center, waves to the crowds at the 34th annual Gay Pride Parade down Market Street in San Francisco in 2004. (DINO VOURNAS / Associated Press)

What began as a mayor’s directive became a turning point in the fight for marriage equality in the United States.

Follow the page for more daily history!

#OnThisDay #GayRights #GayMarriage #MarriageEquality #LGBTQHistory #SanFranciscoHistory

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The Chinese Six Companies and the Early “Tong” Wars in California, Part 3 What were the Chinese companies and why were they fighting each other?

"Mostly Asian History" returns to the California Gold Rush.

#Chinesehistory #Chineseamericanhistory #Californiahistory #Sanfranciscohistory #goldrushhistory

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A wife. A steamboat. A seven-hour journey to ask farmers for bail money. Before the bridge, before the freeways — this is how you funded a revolution.

Tag someone who needs to know this story exists.

#RevolutionsWife #Gadar #SouthAsianHistory #SanFranciscoHistory #shortfilm

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🏟️ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco, CA 🎶
📸 Circa 2012

🏀 Former part time home of the Golden State Warriors (1964-66)
🗓️ Opened: 1915
🪑 Capacity: 8,500 (seated)

#GratefulDead #StadiumVagabond #DubCity #SanFranciscoHistory #Warriors

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Online with SFFP — Silent Era Film Exchanges of the Tenderloin - San Francisco Film Preserve During the silent era, the Tenderloin neighborhood in the heart of San Francisco was a thriving hub of film culture, and was home to many film exchanges. These exchanges provided […]

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#SanFranciscoFilmPreserve #OnlineWithSFFP #SilentFilm #SanFranciscoHistory #Tenderloin
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Tenderloin Legends: A Historic Walking Tour Visit key sites from the Tenderloin’s history with a resident tour guide, and connect these notable places to what’s going on in the neighborhood today.

📅 Saturday, Nov 1 | 2–3:30 PM
📍 Meet at Tenderloin Museum, 398 Eddy St.
🎟️ $15 tour / $25 tour + museum admission
👉 Register now before it fills up: events.humanitix.com/tenderloin-l...

#TenderloinMuseum #SanFranciscoHistory #WalkingTour #TenderloinLegends

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📅 Wednesday, Oct 8 | 12:30 PM
📍 Deb Colloquium Room, UC Law SF (333 Golden Gate Ave.)
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#TenderloinMuseum #UCLawSF #SanFranciscoHistory #BookTalk #RandyShaw

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San Francisco Historic Preservation Commission holds closed session to discuss agenda items Commission votes unanimously to maintain confidentiality after closed session discussions.

In a surprising twist, San Francisco's Historic Preservation Commission held a closed session that resulted in no actions taken, raising questions about transparency in preserving the city's heritage.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #GovernanceBalance

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Norton died in 1880, collapsing suddenly on a street. Thousands of people attended his funeral. His self-made empire left no political legacy, but his story became part of San Francisco’s unique character.

#EmperorNorton #SanFranciscoHistory #USHistory #CaliforniaHistory #19thCentury #JoshuaNorton

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Meet us at Tarantino's.

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, 1950s

Scan of decaying Ektachrome 35mm slide shot by my grandfather

#rwcralph #argusc3 #filmphotography #believeinfilm #vintagefilm #vintagephotos #ektachrome
#sanfranciscohistory #fishermanswharf

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Beware the frisky skipper!

Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, 1950s

Scan of decaying Ektachrome 35mm slide shot by my grandfather

#rwcralph #argusc3 #filmphotography #believeinfilm #vintagefilm #vintagephotos #ektachrome
#sanfranciscohistory #fishermanswharf

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A walk through Chinatown...

Scans of decaying 35mm slides shot by my grandfather, 1950s

#sanfranciscohistory #chinatownsf #rwcralph #argusc3 #filmphotography #believeinfilm #vintagefilm #vintagephotos #ektachrome #classiccars #vintagecars

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The Black Cat Cafe...notable in #SanFranciscoHistory and the #LGBTQ+ community. See the informative links in the comments below.

Scans of decaying 35mm slides shot by my grandfather, 1950s

#rwcralph #argusc3 #filmphotography #believeinfilm #vintagefilm #vintagephotos #ektachrome

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Lost for decades, rediscovered in 2015, and not available to stream or purchase, this is a rare chance to experience the cult phenomenon.

✨ Part of Tenderloin Museum’s 10th Anniversary Celebration.

#TenderloinMuseum #DrugsInTheTenderloin #SanFranciscoHistory #QueerHistory #RoxieTheater

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The landmark Aquatic Park Building, now home to the San Francisco Maritime Museum. The image shows a white building that looks like a ship on San Francisco's waterfront. In the background, the Ghirardelli Square sign is visible.

The landmark Aquatic Park Building, now home to the San Francisco Maritime Museum. The image shows a white building that looks like a ship on San Francisco's waterfront. In the background, the Ghirardelli Square sign is visible.

Beautiful poster for the documentary "A Balcony on the World"

Beautiful poster for the documentary "A Balcony on the World"

We’re excited to share the updated broadcast schedule this week for the new documentary "A Balcony on the World."

Rebroadcasts on KQED 9:
🗓️ Friday, August 29 at 8:00pm
🗓️ Saturday, August 30 at 6:00pm

#ABalconyOnTheWorld #SanFranciscoHistory #PublicArt

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See you tomorrow!

#FilmSky #SFFP #SanFranciscoFilmPreserve #SilentFilmInTheTenderloin #BusterKeaton #SanFranciscoHistory #LiveMusic #ClubFootQuintet #GreatAmericanMusicHall #TenderloinMuseum #SFNeon #SilentFilm #FilmHistory #SupportLocalArts #SFEvents
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Unfiltered. Unscripted. Unforgettable.

#DrugsInTheTenderloin #TenderloinMuseum #RoxieTheater #BayAreaFilm #SanFranciscoHistory #LostAndFoundFilm #DocumentaryFilm

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Speaker Challenges San Francisco Planners on Historic Architecture Restrictions Advocate argues for the acceptance of historic architectural styles in new constructions.

A passionate resident is challenging San Francisco's planning philosophy, arguing that new buildings should embrace the beauty of historic architectural styles, just like the iconic City Hall.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #CitizenPortal

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Client seeks Mills Act designation for Henry Gialfus' historic San Francisco property Client submits Mills Act application to preserve Henry Gialfus' historic building before May deadline

San Francisco's architectural history is at a crossroads as the urgent push for the Mills Act nomination of Henry Galfus's property could reshape our understanding of the city's legacy.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #CitizenPortal

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San Francisco Planning Commission denies garage permit amid historic preservation debate Commissioners reject garage addition proposal citing Secretary of Interior standards for historic buildings.

A fierce debate erupted in San Francisco as the Planning Commission denied a garage permit that could change the face of a historic district forever.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDebate

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National Park Service discusses new grants for African American history projects The National Park Service announces upcoming grants for underrepresented communities and African American history.

Exciting new grants are on the horizon that could transform San Francisco's historical landscape and uplift underrepresented communities!

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #CivicEngagement #CitizenPortal #CulturalPreservation #GrantOpportunities

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Historic Preservation Commission proposes reduced height limits in Market Octavia Plan Commission supports lowering building heights to 50-55 feet for Market Octavia parcels.

San Francisco takes a bold step to preserve its historic charm by reducing building heights in the Market Octavia area, ensuring the community's voice shapes its skyline.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal

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San Francisco updates Market Octavia preservation policies following historic survey results Department reviews integration of new policies based on recent historic preservation survey.

San Francisco is taking bold steps to preserve its architectural heritage while accommodating growth—what changes are on the horizon for the Market Octavia Plan?

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #HistoricPreservation #CitizenPortal #CommunityEngagement

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San Francisco plans preservation alternatives for 520 John Muir Drive project Commissioners discuss preservation options for historic site on John Muir Drive

San Francisco is at a crossroads as officials weigh the future of the historic 520 John Muir Drive, balancing the excitement of new recreational opportunities with the preservation of its rich cultural heritage.

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#SanFranciscoCitySanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory

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San Francisco Supervisors advance charter amendments for historic preservation and environmental sustainability Supervisors recommend charter amendments for historic preservation and environmental policy changes.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors is poised to redefine the city's future with groundbreaking charter amendments aimed at preserving history and championing environmental sustainability.

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#SanFranciscoCounty #CA #SanFranciscoHistory #CulturalPreservation #CitizenPortal

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