Originally built as the headquarters of the Bank of America, San Francisco’s 555 California Street was once the tallest building west of the Mississippi. Today, the skyscraper remains a landmark on the city’s skyline. Bank of America 555 California Street …
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Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island is best known as the site of the infamous penitentiary where some of the country’s most notorious criminals were imprisoned. Alcatraz Island The first European to discover the small island …
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This San Francisco art museum was the first on the West Coast totally dedicated to modern and contemporary works of art. The museum’s collection is housed in an iconic modern building. About the Museum Museum of Modern Art Established in …
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The Bay Bridge is a 7-km / 4.5-mile-long bridge connecting San Francisco with Oakland across the San Francisco Bay. The double-deck bridge was completed in 1936, just six months before the opening of the more famous Golden Gate Bridge. History …
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Originally one of five octagonal houses in San Francisco, the McElroy Octagon House is a quirky architectural gem. Octagonal houses were popular in the nineteenth century; some believed they were healthier than common rectangular buildings. About the House Octagon House …
San Francisco’s famed cable cars are among the city’s most popular attractions. Even though it may look like they were especially made for tourists, the cable cars were actually created out of a necessity. Anyone who has walked on the …
San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts was originally built for an exhibition that celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal and the city’s recovery from the 1906 earthquake and fire. The Original Design Palace of Fine Arts Architect Bernard R. …
San Francisco’s Chinatown is not only the oldest, but also the most famous and largest Chinatown in the US. Thanks to the many ornamented houses, shops and eateries, the area is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. History …
One of San Francisco’s premiere attractions, Pier 39 boasts shops, restaurants, and enough activities to keep you busy for hours. Pier 39 is also famous for its colony of sea lions, some of which stay here all year. About the …
The city hall of San Francisco is one of the country’s most magnificent Beaux-Arts buildings, and arguably the most beautiful city hall in all of the United States. The city hall’s grandeur was a reflection of the growing importance of …
