#historicsf

The San Francisco skyline has changed quite a bit over the 15 years. #sanfranciscco #thecity #nativeSF #historicsf #photographylandscape #exposurelong #longexposure #lngexp #litup #stunning #glorious #traillights #forcesales #salesforce #ucsf #the101 #415 #goldenglow #photocanon #canonphoto #cityscape #skyline (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwfOKGBpfG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jbk6ikuovfq9

A view of Powell Street looking North  towards Nob Hill. Neon signs abound on this world-famous street dominated by the City’s renowned historic cable cars. A close inspection of this photograph will reveal the landmark neon star high atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel (the star is still in place, but has not been illuminated by new owners). Powell Street, 1954 Photo from J.G. Graham Photograph Collection (SFP 38) Courtesy of San Francisco History Center @SFPublicLibrary  #historicsf #vintageneonsigns #SFMuni #Neon

Close inspection of the photo reveals a neon microphone in the Radio Club’s wrap-around sign. Above the shop next door are large channeled letters that spell RADIO. In his book, The Tenderloin, Randy Shaw points out a mysterious set of white double doors on Taylor Street, the unmarked entrance of the 365 Club which attracted the “cuff link set” of gay men working in nearby Union Square.  Southeast corner of Taylor and O’Farrell Streets 1955  Photo by San Francisco Call Bulletin staff  Courtesy of San Francisco History Center @SFPublicLibrary  #historicsf #vintageneonsigns #neonsigns #vintageneon #SFMuni #Neon

The 1939 Worlds Fair served as a catalyst for enterprising business owners to revive nightlife entertainment in a part of town that had formerly been known as The Barbary Coast. Dubbed The International Settlement, a section of Pacific Avenue near North Beach and Chinatown offered an array of bars, restaurants, and other pleasure palaces. This neon wonderland had all but disappeared by the early 1950s. International Settlement, Pacific and Montgomery Streets Photo courtesy of San Francisco History Center @SFPublicLibrary  #historicsf #vintageneonsigns #neonsigns

This 1935 historic ballroom features a vintage interior and a glamorous neon sign with an intricate metal housing cut into the shape of wings. The Verdi Club is an Italian American social club named after the Italian composer, and continues to host dining, dancing, and events of all kinds. Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street  Photo 2014 Al Barna from San Francisco Neon #historicsf #vintageneonsigns #Neon #missiondistrict  #vintageneon #sanfranciscolove

#HaightAndCole #RainbowMural #BayWindows #SanFranciso #HistoricSF #SF #Rainbows (at Haight and Cole)

Golden Gate Bridge as seen through a hole in the casemate at Fort Point. #latergram #goldengatebridge #historicsf (at Fort Point National Historic Site)

I feel like it's been eons since I've been here. Why does #NorCal seem so far sometimes? #wanderer #wanderlust #sanfrancisco #SF #palaceofFineArts #historicSF #travel