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
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 […]
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
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.
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#OnThisDay #GayRights #GayMarriage #MarriageEquality #LGBTQHistory #SanFranciscoHistory
"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.
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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
🎟️ filmpreserve.org/eve...
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📅 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...
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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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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