North Beach Celebrating the 4th in 1862 The city turned out bright and early to celebrate Independence Day in 1862, and we have the photographs to prove it.
Ocean Beach Carville-by-the-Sea in 10 Slides San Francisco's bygone bohemian community made of recycled transit cars at Ocean Beach.
Western Addition The Fillmore Arches After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, merchants tried to make Fillmore Street the city's new commercial center with some unique metal arches.
San Francisco Story Launches! Stuff Woody likes, delivered weekly. Hello friends. Welcome to this new fun side project I've started as a way to share stuff I like about the city I love. You probably know my tastes: local history, quirky tales, little mysteries. You maybe know my style: fun, accessible, brief.