San francisco was the stopping place of every corner and goer. Perched atop hills and filledin marshland at the entrance to one of the pacifics largest natural harbors, san francisco has had an outsized influence on the history of california and the. The best books about san francisco the best books about san francisco. List of books and articles about san francisco history online. The latest book by sfhs founder and president emeritus charles a. This title is on sale at green apple books near sixth and clement in the richmond district, also at alexander book company south of market on second street. Her articles have appeared in the san francisco chronicle, bay nature, and other publications. The natural history of san francisco bay provides a comprehensive education on the ecology of the bay area watershed past, present and future. San franciscos natural history now i am shipping copies and taking orders. This book is partially a tourist guide, but is a good starting point for residents and other folks who are interested in the intriguing history of san francisco.
A list of books about the history of san francisco, its people and its landmarks. Tales from san francisco s historic waterfront, 18491934. Media in category history of san francisco the following 170 files are in this category, out of 170 total. History of indian motorcycle historical timeline from 1900. He has lectured before many groups, including the california historical society, the san francisco museum and historical society, and the san francisco history association. The golden gate international exposition in san francisco, which includes paperbased materials and some artifacts. Both a history of americas oldest chinese community and a guide to its significant sites and architecture san francisco chinatown is the first book of. History of san francisco, ca historic towns of the. We came back with a book full of orders and a new market for boots. San francisco americas favorite city americas favorite city sits at the edge of the western world, a location that lends even greater romance to its legend.
A short history of san francisco by tom cole goodreads. San francisco history museum 2020 all you need to know. What are the best books about san francisco urban history. Hastings rode an indian motorcycle to victory in a 1,000mile reliability trial in england. Natural history of san francisco bay by ariel rubissow. Ewing field, opening of san franciscos new baseball park, may 16th, 1914, 17,500 fans assembled lccn2007663540. Ten years that shook the city is a brilliant palimpsest of a time and a place.
San francisco in a revolutionary decade that changed just about every part of the city and everything about how we live today. David baker covers energy, clean tech, electric vehicles and selfdriving cars for the san francisco chronicle. On the way to the companys national reputation as a quality bootmaker, miss enid sponsored a pony express race from nocona to san francisco. The building was designed by bay area architect albert roller 18911981, and opened in 1958. The sf masonic auditorium originally the grand masonic auditorium and formerly known as the nob hill masonic auditorium is a building and auditorium located atop nob hill in san francisco, california. San francisco is an old, iron safe filled with gold, glory, disaster, and secrets.
Mueller rode an indian motorcycle from san francisco to new york city in a thenrecord 31 12 days without any mechanical problems. Only lightly settled by europeanamericans at first, after becoming the base for the gold rush of 1849, the city quickly became. San francisco is the name of both the city and the county. Last week, san francisco writer anisse gross took us through the fascinating literary history of the city where people emigrated to pursue not. The official story of san francisco is one of progress, development, and growth. Rather than being pedantic, though, the information is presented in an entertaining, conversational tone with interesting anecdotes and great photographs spread throughout. The best books about san francisco 1843 1843 magazine. Only lightly settled by europeanamericans at first, after becoming the base for the gold rush of 1849, the city quickly. The earth shook, the sky burned by william bronson, originally published in 1956 and continually reissued is still the best history of the 1906 eart.
Anisse gross is a writer and editor based in san francisco. Up until 1849 it was a remote and mostly decrepit outpost that lived by its own rules. Opening this month outside the san francisco history center on the sixth floor of the san francisco main library, the skylight gallery is currently featuring a trip to the fair, 1939. One of the best kept secrets in san francisco, the nonprofit book club of california is a haven for book lovers, honoring the art and history of books. Easily visit both mustsee locations on this guided tour from san francisco, which includes skiptheline access at muir woods and a hasslefree stop at the charming waterfront town. San francisco history the annals of san francisco, contents. Ariel rubissow okamoto is the author of books and articles about san francisco bay, california water history, and national parks.
Books about san francisco cookbooks, travel guides. Natural history of san francisco bay by ariel rubissow okamoto. Reclaiming san francisco is an anthology of fresh appraisals of the contrarian spirit of the citya spirit resistant to authority or control. Cultural frontiers in the urban west, 18461906 by barbara berglund published by univ press of kansas, february 9, 2010 a great book and surprising history. Books about san francisco travel guides, history of san francisco, earthquake, cookbooks, architecture of san franicsco, walkinghiking, kids, dogs. A selection of recommended books on san francisco history. The city is the heart of the san francisco bay region and with oakland and san jose comprises the fourth largest. San francisco history the beginnings of san francisco. Despite the fact that this book was published in 1930, the elusive atmosphere of san francisco that skirts across the pages is the same one youll find today. San francisco history nonfiction 37 books goodreads. The south san francisco historical society collaborated on the book with coordinator sylvia payne, vice president of the historical society and the editor of its newsletter, echoes. The history of the city of san francisco, california, and its development as a center of maritime trade, were shaped by its location at the entrance to a large natural harbor. In addition to our workshops, san francisco center for the book also presents exhibitions and events, hosts special visits and handson demonstrations, and much more.
Wong is the science writer for the uc natural reserve system. This charming pictorial homage traces the development of a city with a proven record of producing results. September 6 the first westbound train arrives in san francisco 1870 by 1870 san francisco had become the tenth largest city in the united states. Discover librarianselected research resources on san francisco history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Here are some classics of san francisco history books worth a trip to green apple to find a copy. Seen through the telescope of history, mcteague is a tough book to recommend. South san francisco by south san francisco historical. Naturally, forces of good and evil streamed into the young city and came into collision. A concise history and guide and historic walks in san francisco. He joined the paper in 2000 after spending five years in. Her articles have appeared in bay nature, california wild. Then, the gold rush came in 1849, and the quiet missionary outpost quickly grew into one of the largest and rowdiest cities in north america.
Currently, san francisco center for the book offers over 400 workshops and and serves thousands of students of all ages each year. Preface officers of the society of california pioneers part first. This complete primer on san francisco bay is a multifaceted exploration of an extraordinary, and remarkably resilient, body of water. The university of san francisco, the citys first university, was established by the jesuits in october 1855. It is a cultural and financial centre of the western united states and one of the countrys most cosmopolitan cities. San francisco history center using san francisco history. San francisco history misfits, merchants, and mayhem. In fact, we lost a back wheel once, it came loose and jumped over a fence. Published in 1899, one of several works frantically cranked out by a writer who died at 32, its the sort of novel that you can imagine inciting disturbances on university campuses today. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The boston globe each page of this luminous work delights, enlightens and beckons.
It tells of the indians and the spanish missions, the arrival of thousands of gold seekers and gamblers, crackbrains and dreamers, the building of the transcontinental railroad and the cable car, labor strife and political shenanigans, the 1906 earthquake and fire, two world wars, two. San francisco, city and port, coextensive with san francisco county, northern california, u. Fracchia, is available exclusively through the san francisco historical society. Everywhere one looked hotels, restaurants, parks, churches, synagogues, schools, libraries, academies there were signs that the united states now enjoyed a flourishing urban center thousands of miles in advance of the. Rand richards is a san franciscobased historian, author, and lecturer. This is the story of san francisco, a unique and rowdy tale with a legendary cast of characters. Part of the continuing series on the city, from krontv, san francisco, 1999. The old primitive safeguards of the early mission era were outgrown. In 1906, the first vtwin factory race bike was built. List of books and articles about san francisco history. Berglund finds the beginnings of the citys life in unexpected. But there are other, unofficial, san francisco stories, often shrouded in myth and in danger of being forgotten, and they are told here. It serves as the meeting venue for the masons of california during their annual. Every dancer should live with this book, of course, but every person who loves literature and history, is wordstruck and storyaddicted, should give themselves a treat with apollos angels.