The Frank H. Buck tanker ship that wrecked near Lands End in 1937. Courtesy of NOAA Here are some local links to get you through hump day… Maritime researchers are using underwater vehicles, cameras and sonar to identify shipwrecks off… Continue Reading
Click to enlarge Bold Italic shared this fun cartoon map of San Francisco from 1927, made by artist Harrison Godwin (aka William Harrison Godwin). The map was originally designed for tourists but it’s also fun for locals to see what… Continue Reading
Did you know that the Richmond District was the stop-over point for troops on their way to the Philippines during the Spanish-American War? And that their camp was in the middle of a race onhealthy evista online track that was… Continue Reading
Sutro Baths, 1966. Photo by Suki Hill Our neighborhood historians at the Western Neighborhoods Project shared a link to some interesting old photos of Sutro Baths, just before it was demolished in 1966. The plan was to build high-rise apartments… Continue Reading
Photo by Ed P. Two readers emailed us about the “Connie’s Market” sign that was uncovered at 5211 Geary near 16th Avenue. The wash and dry there has been closed for awhile and it appears renovations are underway. According to… Continue Reading
View original image We love our neighborhood history, so here’s a couple of interesting items for you… @SF_Historian shared the above photo last week of a very grand 1924 roadhouse that was located on the northeast corner of Balboa near… Continue Reading
Yesterday, the Western Neighborhoods Project posted video from the final moments of Sutro Baths when it burned down on June 26, 1966. The old 8mm film was transfered to DVD and provided to WNP by one of their members, Mark… Continue Reading
Inside the new Marla Bakery on outer Balboa Happy Friday to everyone! Here are some local links to dance you into the weekend… Marla Bakery is finally open at 3619 Balboa near 37th Avenue. The Chronicle says it “will be… Continue Reading