Who shot these 1960s San Francisco photos? AI could provide clues
One man’s call for help uncovering a great mystery of 20th-century photography....
SF ThrowbacksA collection of 22 posts
San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden is the oldest public one in the U.S.
Once a fairground attraction, the Japanese Tea Garden has become a symbol of cultural persistence in San Francisco....
North America’s oldest Chinatown is in San Francisco
SF’s Chinatown has overcome significant adversity since 1849. Its history reflects a blend of cultural heritage and unyielding resilience....
San Francisco’s oldest paperback bookstore: City Lights
City Lights is more than a bookstore; It’s become a haven for readers and thinkers in San Francisco....
San Francisco’s oldest brewery: Anchor Brewing Company
A name synonymous with craft and tradition, Anchor Brewing has been crafting magic in a bottle for over a century....
San Francisco’s oldest restaurant: Tadich Grill
Known for its rich history and timeless charm, Tadich Grill offers a classic dining experience that harkens back to an earlier era in San Francisco....
San Francisco’s oldest footrace: Bay to Breakers
The race is known for its party-like atmosphere, with live music, street performances, and spontaneous celebrations along the route....
San Francisco’s oldest movie theater: The Roxie
The art house cinema screens a diverse range of independent, foreign, and cult films, operating since 1909....
Why I love San Francisco
From San Francisco came the blue jeans and the rainbow flag. From here came this idea of health care as a right, not a privilege....
San Francisco fashion in the 1950s
Joseph Selle was an unheralded photographer and chronicler of San Francisco’s sidewalk culture in the 1950s....
Why SF cable cars are so iconic: A history
One of San Francisco’s most popular tourist attractions is also one of the world’s last manually operated cable car systems....
These San Francisco streets were named after sex workers
Sex workers from the 1800s inspired some names for San Francisco’s walkable alleys and scenic drives....