An old photo showing the carousel and Sharon Art Building in Golden Gate Park
Tomorrow night, the San Francisco Parks Trust will host a special lecture “Golden Gate Park: A Stroll Through History”, featuring Ms. Heath Schenker, a local landscape historian and author.
The history of Golden Gate Park is a composite of stories about people. Many interesting and colorful characters have left memorable footprints in this amazing landscape over the years. Ms. Schenker is a local landscape historian and author, and Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of California, Davis. She will recount the stories of some of the fascinating individuals who are part of the rich history of Golden Gate Park, like William Hammond Hall, William Randolph Hearst, and Velma Tilden.
The event takes place at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park from 6:30pm until 8pm, and is open to all ages. Admission is $10 (free for SF Parks Trust members).
Sarah B.