“In those days, nobody went in the ocean…” Often, we drive out along the Great Highway and don’t think much of seeing surfers riding the waves, or sitting on their boards waiting for the next set. On Saturday, the Balboa… Continue Reading
Linda Ronstadt, at home in the Richmond District. Photo: Russell Yip, The Chronicle Last week might have been a record-setting day for the number of mentions of the Richmond District in the Chronicle. That would be two for those of… Continue Reading
The Western Neighborhoods Project turned us onto this fun clip from 1930 that features footage from Ocean Beach and the Cliff House. It’s very San Francisco – you see a woman in a full length heavy coat walking along the… Continue Reading
From the same director who brought us documentaries on Playland and the Sutro Baths comes the next installment on Richmond District history: The Cliff House. On April 12, the Balboa Theater will premiere Tom Wyrsch’s latest documentary, The Cliff House.… Continue Reading
Photo by stefanie.johnstone Happy Thursday – here are some local links to get you to the weekend finish line! Nothing like having a national newspaper air your very local museum’s dirty laundry… The New York Times’ Turmoil at Fine Arts… Continue Reading
A payroll receipt to Mr. Williams for his tightrope performances at the Baths in April 1896. Courtesy of the Adolph Sutro Collection Happy Friday to everyone! Hope you’re out enjoying this beautiful day. Here are some local links to take… Continue Reading
The Western Neighborhoods Project produced a fun history minute on the Prayerbook Cross that lives in Golden Gate Park. Some of you might not even know about it… Check out the video above. Daigo Sushi opened recently on Clement near… Continue Reading
The Breakers roadhouse on Great Highway with San Francisco Motorcycle Club posing, circa 1910. Courtesy of Glenn Koch & outsidelands.org Though the Richmond and Sunset Districts are often thought of today as sleepy communities, once covered in sand and known… Continue Reading