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10/29/2024

In 1911, San Francisco appointed a committee of architects under the supervision of John Galen Howard to select a site for a new civic center. The committed chose the property bounded by Van Ness Avenue, Hayes Street, Market Street and Golden Gate Avenue.

A competition was announced for the design of City Hall, limited to San Francisco architects. Seventy-three individuals and firms competed. The firm of Bakewell & Brown won the first prize in 1912 and was awarded the design contract. Louis Bourgeois designed the interior, and Henri Crenier created the sculptures in the rotunda. Both men were killed while serving in the French army during World War One.

Mayor Sunny Jim Rolph laid the cornerstone on 23 October 25 1913. The building was completed in early 1916.

The city hall & civic center free walking tours across the shares civic center history. RSVP: https://sfcityguides.org/tour/city-hall-and-the-civic-center/

10/29/2024

The F Line came about during the 1984 Democratic National Convention (DNC) held at the Moscone Center. The F Line was created because our cable cars system was being rebuilt from the ground up, tracks removed and cable car barn rebuilt with steel girders.

When people visit San Francisco, they like to go to the Golden Gate Bridge and ride our cable cars. During the DNC, since there were no cable cars running, Muni & Mayor Diane Feinstein brought forward the idea of the F Line which has continuously grown over the years.

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The Cable Cars, Halfway to the Stars free walking tour shares cable car history. https://sfcityguides.org/tour/cable-cars/

09/28/2024

Sweetest girl in our house. She’s flat out adorable to us.

04/06/2024

70+ free walking tours across SF.

https://sfcityguides.org/find-your-tour

Free San Francisco Walking tours for visitors and locals. Explore tours based on day, location, or by topic. We have over 80 different tours available.

01/25/2024

Come see Heddy, our new pup, when you stay with us.