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- Aug 9th, 2008 11:00am (Saturday) at Meet at Arguello and Hugo Streets.
Inner Sunset History Walk
Join WNP board member Lorri Ungaretti on a City Guides tour of the Inner Sunset. Discover how this charming neighborhood emerged from the windswept dunes originally deemed hopeless and uninhabitable. Explore the area, see the bustling local color, and hear fascinating history (and an occasional bit of lore). Free of Charge, although donations to City Guides accepted. - Meet at Arguello and Hugo Streets. Contact: San Francisco City Guides lorri@outsidelands.org - Aug 16th, 2008 11:00am (Saturday) at Sigmund Stern Grove
Sigmund Stern Grove History Walk
City Guides walk led by WNP member Emmet McDonagh. Explore this 63-acre city park, the jewel of the Sunset District. Learn of the area's colorful history and the park's free summer concerts held during the past 70 years. One steep hill and some dirt paths; wear sturdy shoes. Rain cancels the tour. Free (donations accepted). Meet at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard. - Sigmund Stern Grove 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard
Western Neighborhoods Articles
(reload/refresh for a new selection) - Parkside District Improvement Club Scrapbooks
WNP saves 25 years of Parkside History - Geary Street Carbarn/Larkins Building
The site at Geary and Arguello was in operation from 1892 through 1916 - Cabrillo Elementary School
The history of this 24th avenue institution including class photos from the 20's and 30's - Forest Hill Station
Laguna Honda or Forest Hill MUNI Subway Station - Doelger Architecture
Various styles of Henry Doelger homes in San Francisco - Dutch Windmill
Sometimes referred to as the "North Windmill", the first Golden Gate Park windmill stands 75 feet tall.
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- Jul 21 - Re: Books & Stories set in the Outsidelands - 12 replies
- Jul 16 - Re: New Exhibit at Streetcar Museum/old waterfront - 18 replies
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Gracie Allen, Comedienne
Gracie Allen, 1914
Burns and Allen
Cliff House Tour Bus 1910s
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Musee Mecanique Entrance