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Rincon Point from Rincon Hill, 1851 San Francisco

This area of the waterfront, south of the site of the Bay Bridge, underwent extensive land-filling at this time, as noted by the water lots staked out. Many sailing vessels of all types, have been deserted by their crews, and some of them were housed over to serve for storage or dwellings. A steamboat is seen moored on the right This image is also available in color, in our hand-tinted galleries

North Beach from Telegraph Hill, c1865 San Francis

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Golden Gate Bridge and Fort Point, c1890 San Franc

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Pensicola, view to Golden Gate, c1880 San Francisc

Seal Rock House from Cliff house 1865, San Francis

View from the first "Cliff House" towards the sand dunes that will become the site of the Golden Gate Park and the Sunset district

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U.S. Grant, Cliff House, September, 1879, San Fran

The famous general and ex-President Ulysses S. Grant arrived in San Francisco on his last stretch of a tour of the world amidst great excitement. He paraded the City, including this walk south east from the Cliff House to the future site of the Golden Gate Park.

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Union Depot and Ferry House, 1877, San Francisco

Now the Ferry Building, this wood-frame, 350-foot-long structure was built by the Central Pacific Railroad as the western terminus of its transcontinental line in 1877. It was replaced by the new Ferry Building in 1898 to handle the increased capacity of the area's growing population.

Steamboats on Waterfront, c.1890, San Francisco

The Gold Rush brought steamers from afar to the rivers of California. Even after the trains gave faster service between Sacramento and San Francisco, the steamers were popular as they touched at many landings not otherwise reached until the advent of the automobile.

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Cliff House & Seal Rocks, San Francisco history

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Sutro Baths interior c1890, San Francisco

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Telegraph Hill viewed from Russian Hill c1865, San

"Chinaman" Carrying Supplies, San Francisco, c1870

The Gold Rush lured many Chinese to California. They later migrated to the urban areas during the 1860's and '70's, soon becoming dominant in the work force in the industries of canning, cigars, woolen mills, shoes, sewing, laundries and restaurants. They were a perceived a labor threat by many as they were such hard workers.

Emperor Norton, San Francisco x1880

Observatory on Telegraph Hill from Russian Hill

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Picnic on Yerba Buena Island, view to East Bay, Oc

This 116 acre island, also known as Goat Island, is now the mid-point of the Bay Bridge. Established in 1868, it was originally intended for the installation of artillery batteries in defense of the Bay. However it served as a regular Army camp until 1880, when the island and the Army's improvements, were transferred to the Navy Department.

Mansions of Mark Hopkins and Gov. Leland Stanford,

Hopkins and Stanford were two of the 'Big Four' who built the Union Pacific Railroad. Mrs Hopkins was responsible for the elaborate medieval design of their home. It was not completed before her husband's death, and she later married the architect. Both mansions were destroyed by fire in 1906. Taber Photo From the collection of www.sfimages.com • business services, art programs, exhibits — www.businessimagegroup.com This image has been digitally mastered at high-resolution, scanned on our Fuji Lanovia/Eversmart professional scanners • Suitable for enlargement to mural size images and for professional installations

Fairmont Hotel, Mason and California St., Nob Hill

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Ghiradelli Chocolate Factory, San Francisco c1880

Bank of California at California and Sansome stree

William Ralston used his Comstock Lode fortune to found the Bank of California in San Francisco in 1864, the most prestigious bank in the west for a time. The bank offered the first funding to California wineries, trans-continental rail lines, Central Valley irrigation, and other endeavors which came to define the state's economy. ------ From the collection of www.sfimages.com • business services, art programs, exhibits — www.businessimagegroup.com This image has been digitally mastered at high-resolution, scanned on our Fuji Lanovia/Eversmart professional scanners • Suitable for enlargement to mural size images and for professional installations

Eastern Terminus of the Clay Street Hill Railroad,

This cablecar line climbed Nob Hill and allowed the residential area of San Francisco to expand to the west. It connected the business area of Kearny Street with Nob Hill. Portsmouth Square is to the right. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Photograph, Carlton Watkins Studio c1890

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Clay Street Hill Railroad Co., 1873 San Francisco

Andrew Hallidie, sitting on the left end of the front bench, was a failed miner, bridge architect, and self-taught engineer. He synthesized his father's wire rope invention with a simple clamping mechanism in 1873 to invent the first passenger-bearing cable car.

California Street Cable Railroad, 1882, San Franci

The line was opened in 1878 after Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, Charles Crocker and associates secured a 25-year franchise to construct and operate a "wire cable railroad" from Kearny Street to First Avenue. Passengers include Adolph Sutro, holding the trailer grabiron, and Mark Twain, in silhouetted profile on the dummy.

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Market and 5th viewing East, 1880, San Francisco

Palace Hotel, Market and New Montgomery Street c18

Palace Hotel Exterior shortly after completion in 1876. A pedestrian bridge connected the property to the Baldwin Hotel that was directly across the street on New Montgomery. (photograph by Taber)

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Palace Hotel with Shreve Clock from Montgomery, Sa

Photography by Watkins c1976

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Lotta's Fountain, Market Street, San Francisco

c1890,This bronzed Beaux Arts column is located at the convergence of Market, Geary, and Kearny streets, diagonally across from the Palace Hotel. The fountain was donated by Lotta Crabtree in 1875, as a token to the city that had helped her rise to stardom during the Gold rush. Taber Photo Buy prints from our web galleries worldwidearchive.imagekind.com/SanFrancisco-History Collection of www.sfimages.com Services for businesses - art programs, exhibits, marketingwww.businessimagegroup.com, Visual branding for your buildings

Carriage Entrance, Palace Hotel, San Francisco

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Ralston and VIP's, Palace Hotel, San Francisco

upper floor of carriage entrance

Cablecar, Geary Blvd, San Francisco

c1890

Conversatory of Flowers, San Francisco

Golden Gate Park, c1890

Grand Court and Electric Tower, San Francisco 1893

California Midwinter Fair The five main exposition buildings were grouped around a terraced central concert valley, in the center of which was the 260 foot Electric Tower. These buildings housed the Manufactures and Liberal Arts, the Mechanical Arts, the Fine Arts, Agriculture and Horticulture, and Administration.

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Market Street viewing West, San Francisco

from 2nd Street c1900 This image is also available in color, in our hand-tinted galleries

Union Square c1905, San Francisco

Dedication of Dewey Monument, Union Square, May 14 President Roosevelt dedicated the Dewey Monument to honor the victory of Admiral George Dewey and the American fleet over Spanish forces at Manila Bay, the Philippines in 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The monument is also a tribute to the sailors of the U.S. Navy. The Monument commemorates the victory of Admiral George Dewey and the American fleet over Spanish forces at Manila Bay, the Philippines, on May 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The monument is also a tribute to the sailors of the U.S. Navy. Ground was broken for the monument by President McKinley, Roosevelt's predecessor, on May 12, 1901. The dedication of the monument was President Roosevelt's last official act before leaving San Francisco.

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Market and Kearny from 3rd, San Francisco

c1905

Market Street viewing west from 2nd Street, c1905

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Kearny Street, San Francisco 1903

viewing South to Market Street, Call building at the end of the street

City Hall ante 1906, San Francisco

San Francisco City Hall in Ruins, 1906

Call Building, 1906 San Francisco

Call Buildling in the aftermath of the 1906 Earthquake

Market Street near Powell 1906

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California Street in Ruins, 1906

Palace Hotel after the Earthquake and Fire, 1906

The Hotel suffered only moderate structural damage in the Earthquake, due to the efforts by Ralston to make it earthquake resistant. However the "fire-proofing" efforts were a total loss. Artesian water stored in roof top and basement tanks was exhausted well before the fire could be contained. Rubble from the building was later dumped in the Marina area as fill.

Bank of California Under Construction, c. 1907

This site was already excavated and cleared for construction of the permanent bank at the time of the Great Earthquake in 1906. Six weeks later the new building was underway. Low-bed trucks, drawn by 18-horse teams, brought in the massive granite columns in sections , which were lifted by chain blocks. The earthquake and fire of 1906 devastated four square miles of San Francisco, including most of the financial district. Reconstruction began almost immediately, and within three and a half years downtown had been rebuilt along pre-1906 lines.

Montgomery Street, c. 1909

The Palace Hotel, seen at the end of the street on the right, is nearing completion prior to re-opening. It had been destroyed in the fire following the 1906 Earthquake.

Montgomery and Market St, c. 1909 San Francisco

The Palace Hotel, the building at the far end, was rebuilt after the Earthquake during the following three years, opening in 1909. Its opulence continued to be enjoyed by many generations of society's elite. Hibernia Bank building on left, Union Trust Company on right, flatiron Crocker Building, which was built in the late 1890s and survived the 1906 earthquake, stands at the intersection of Post, Montgomery and Market. The Palace Hotel at far end.

"California Boys" on MArket Street 1899

Celebratory return from the Spanish American War

Christmas Tree in Union Square c1915

Banquet for Hollywood Stars, Garden Court of the P

This banquet was held by by Governor James Rolph for motion picture stars, who travelled from Los Angeles by train for the occasion. Rolph served as mayor of San Francisco for 20 years, before being elected Governor of California in 1931.

Panorama of San Francisco 1915

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Tower of Jewels, PPIE 1915

This 435 foot Tower, the centerpiece of the PPIE, was adorned with 102,000 nova-gems. These 1-2 inch colored glass "jewels" were suspended loosely to swing in the breeze and shimmer as they caught and refracted sunlight by day or searchlights at night. this image is also available in color in our hand-tinted gallery

Palace of Horticulture, PPIE 1915, San Francisco

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Market Street from Ferry Building, San Francisco

Geary St., Park & Ocean Railroad Co., 1890 The #12 Geary Street line, which commenced in 1880, ran from Lotta's Fountain, at Market and Kearny Streets, to the Cliff House at Ocean Beach - a length of 13,200 feet. The Lone Mountain Cemetery, seen in background, was a popular destination.

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Market Street at 7th, San Francisco

Warfield Theater

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Hobart Building, 582 Market Street, at Montgomery,

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Hibernia Bank Building, Market Street c1915

Old Transamerica Building, c. 1920

4 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco Designed by Charles Paff in 1907, this ornate flatiron-style building was originally the Banco Populare Italiano. The Bank was founded by Italian immigrant John Fugazi, who expanded his travel agency business to become an independent bank. The Transamerica Corporation, established in 1928, occupied the building in 1938. .tif.L35

San Francisco Waterfront c1920

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Pier One, San Francisco, Ferry Building

The Eureka Ferry boat, Transbay ferry service began in 1850, with the establishment of a route between San Francisco and the Oakland Estuary. Vessels which brought people during gold rush days were utilized for San Francisco-Sacramento and cross-bay service. The great period of ferry transit reached its peak in the 1930's, when 60 million persons and 6 million automobiles crossed the bay annually.

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Cablecar Turnaround at Powell and Market Street, c

The Ferries & Cliff House Railway Company bagan the service in 1888 on Powell Street from Market to Jackson. Operators manually rotate the cars on a large metal turntable to enable the cable car to change directions, which is still the method used today. this image is also available in color in our hand-tinted gallery

Man on Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

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Golden Gate Bridge c1940, San Francisco

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West tower San Francisco Bay Bridge c1935

Bay Bridge, West Tower Under Construction, 1935 The West Tower of the Bay Bridge rises to 281 feet, and its concrete anchorage was sunk 235 feet below the water line. Its total height is taller than that of the largest of the Pyramids of Egypt. see www.sfimages.com for more information

San Francisco Bay Bridge under construction

Lighting on Bay Bridge Under Construction, December, 1935 Chosen for their soft, non-glare illumination, the sodium vapor lamps hung from the Bay Bridge's western span suspension cables were an attractive feature. The Bridge was less than a year from completion, and would facilitate significant expansion to the east bay.

West Tower San Francisco Bay Bridge 1935

Bay Bridge, West Tower The Bay Bridge originally accommodated 3 lanes of car traffic for each direction on the upper deck, while the lower deck was reserved for trucks, buses, and trains. In 1957, the railroad tracks were removed and the bridge converted to allow eastbound traffic on the lower deck, and westbound traffic on top.

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Treasure Island, Golden Gate Exposition San Franci

Treasure Island under Construction, circa 1937 Treasure Island, site of the 1939 International Exposition, was built with dredged soil from the Bay. The island was to become San Francisco International Airport in 1941. However, the Navy seized the island in 1942, after World War II began, and it became Treasure Island Naval Station. Situated between the world's two largest bridges spanning San Francisco Bay, Treasure Island was the site of the 1939 International Exposition. Built of bay dredged dirt, the island was to become San Francisco International Airport in 1941. However, the Navy seized the island in 1942, shortly after World War II began, and it became Treasure Island Naval Station.

Overview of the Golden Gate International Expositi

This 400-acre site of the International Exposition, was an artificially constructed island. Ten million dollars was spent on the many buildings and exhibits, designed to express the diversity of the Pacific region. The two great airplane hangars, right, served the Trans-Pacific Air Clipper Service.

Tower of the Sun, Golden Gate Exposition, Treasure

The centerpiece of the Fair, The Tower of the Sun was a slim, octagonal needle with a statue of a phoenix at the top that extended majestically 400 feet into the air. It was designed by Arthur Brown, Jr., who also designed City Hall, in the Beaux Arts tradition.

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Treasure Island, San Francisco

Statue of Pacifica, Golden Gate International Exposition, 1939 The 80-foot statue of Pacifica personified the theme of the Fair, emphasizing unity between Pacific nations. It was situated at the end of the 1000-foot long Court of the Seven Seas, designed by George W. Kelham.

Treasurure Island, San Francisco

Court of the Moon, Golden Gate Exposition, Treasure Island 1939 The central pool, the Phantom Arches, with its 24 arches of water, and the fountain pool form the main design elements of this Court. To the left is the South Tower entrance to the Homes and Gardens Building, which displayed "New Things for Better Living - a thousand new inventions, new materials, new methods and new ideas that make modern living better living". Irish yews and vases flank the central pool, called the Phantom Arches, with its 24 arches of water. The fountain statue was the "Evening Star", and the horticulture, of blue and white color scheme, had over 148,000 plantings. The recently constructed Bay Bridge cantilever section extending from Yerba Buena island can be seen in the background.

The Gayway, Golden Gate International Exposition,

The Exposition's "Forty Acres of Fun" featured over 50 exhibits and concessions, including carnival rides, shooting galleries, the Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium, burlesque shows, and an automobile racetrack for monkeys.

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The Third Cliff House, c. 1940

The third Cliff House was built in 1909 by Sutro's daughter Emma. It was neoclassic in design and carried on the tradition of sumptuous dining. The Depression and two world wars took their toll on the area however, and the Sutro family sold the Cliff House in 1952 to George Whitney. The Cliff House was remodeled several times before the National Park Service acquired it in 1977.

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San Francisco, Top of the Mark, Mark Hopkins Hotel

Mark Hopkins Hotel, c. 1948, Opened in 1926, the Hotel was named after Mark Hopkins, the founder of the Central Pacific Railroad. In 1939 the 19th floor penthouse was converted into a glass-walled cocktail lounge with a 360 degree view of the city below. Here, World War II servicemen had their last good luck toast to the Golden Gate before shipping out.

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Emporium Building, San Francisco 1962

Market Street facing Powell from Flood Building, viewing East

Transamerica Pyramid under Construction, San Franc

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Transamerica Pyramid under construction 1972, San

Transamerica Pyramid under construction 1972
600 Montgomery Street - Financial District.

Designed by architect William Pereira, the 48-story Pyramid is the tallest building in San Francisco. Originally designed to be 1,150 feet tall, the building was lowered to 853 feet due to protests against changing the City skyline dramatically. Its slender, pyramidal configuration allows more light to reach the street than a conventional, box-like building design.

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Transamerica Pyramid under construction, San Franc

Transamamerica Triptych San Francisco