This former military base was originally built in the nineteenth century. It has now been converted to a unique center for the arts, education, and humanities. What is It? Fort Mason San Francisco’s Fort Mason Center, located amidst the historic …
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a technical masterpiece that can only be described in superlative terms. When the bridge was completed in 1937 it was the world’s longest and tallest suspension bridge. But above all, this masterly example of engineering …
The largest and best known park in San Francisco is the 1,017-acre (411 ha.) Golden Gate Park. Its history goes back to 1870 when the site was an area of wild sand dunes. At the time, the area, known as …
The Victorian Age – the second half of the 19th century – was San Francisco’s hey-day. The city prospered and grew into the largest city west of Chicago. The affluent built elegant Victorian mansions at Pacific Heights and Nob Hill; …
Located in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, the harmonious Japanese Tea Garden is one of the park’s most popular attractions. The garden is decorated with beautiful statues and structures, including a large pagoda. History of the Garden Midwinter Fair of …
