Palace of Fine Arts, Feb 1963 The original, a relic from 1915’s Panama-Pacific International Exposition, was meant to decay. It did for almost 50 years, becoming a beloved landmark. So much so that the original was demolished & the replica we have today was built in its place. #sfhistory #sfmemory

I have a new favorite San Francisco landmark. And it's the symbol the city needs. (Also in today's column — let us know your favorite S.F. landmark. Doesn't have to be something that appears in a snow globe.) Gift link 🏳️‍🌈 🎁 ⬇️ www.sfchronicle.com/totalsf/arti...

Move over, Sutro Tower. This is my new favorite San Francisco landmark

Exploring San Francisco is my full-time job. I have a new favorite landmark, and it’s the symbol the city needs, culture critic Peter Hartlaub writes.

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Bernal Cut, circa 1942 An elevated view southerly from the Highland bridge showing San Jose Ave & Southern Pacific's Old Main Line around the time that the tracks were about to be removed. last days of the old main line: sfmemory.org/maps/mapsear... #sfhistory #sfmemory

Got the chance to see these talented players in action today! It was great having the @wnba.com at Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center for All-Star Weekend. 🏀

The Embarcadero, 1991 Embarcadero Freeway Demolition, view northerly, demolition in progress, the former stub end and second deck removed John Holtzclaw photographed the demolition in detail over the months it took. more here : sfmemory.org/search/index... #sfmemory #sfhistory

Presidio, 1917 A pic of a man in a car holding a baseball?? 100s of scans later, same event & cars. Voila! It's Pvt Eddie Conrad who caught the "gilded ball" thrown into the crowd at a game between the Seals & Oaks. He seems very happy, but no word of what he won. #sfhistory #sfmemory #baseball

Tonight at SFPL's Park Branch 6pm My old friend photographer, environmentalist, Greg Gaar talking about his new book I will be there, say hello! sfpl.org/events/2026/... #sfhistory

Presentation: Greg Gaar in conversation with Jay Blakesberg

Discover the streets of San Francisco through the eyes of Greg Gaar.  This slideshow/storytelling event, featuring Gaar in conversation with photographer Jay Blakesberg, will include photos from Gaar’...

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Eureka Valley, June 1900 A view north from 21st and Castro, Corona Heights in the background left. A recent scan from a glass negative by DH Wulzen coming soon to SFMemory.org #sfmemory #sfhistory

This is evidence. The ex-wife of ICE officer David Brouillette, who killed Joan Sebastian, says he urged her to stay quiet: “Don’t mention any of the abuse or troubles that we had in our marriage. Right now it’s important to make sure that I look like I have a good character.”

With support from Market St Railway and cable car gripman extraordinaire Val Lupiz, Muni is running special cable car service from Aquatic Park to Chinatown Fri-Sun thru Oct 7, complete with skilled onboard docents. Ask all your nerdy questions

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San Francisco locals love to dismiss the cable cars as tourist traps. A new Muni line aims to win them over with history, lighter crowds and a special route.

I AM NOT A HOMOPHONE. THEIR ONE. I do amuse myself.

Sad News: "Shacktivist" Jane Cryan, the "Cottage Lady, has died. I'm glad to have gotten to know her, she set some of us on a lifelong passage exploring the history of San Francisco SF Chron gift link: www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti...

Jane Cryan, ‘Cottage Lady’ who fought to save S.F. earthquake shacks, dies at 84

Cryan, a preservationist who fell in love with San Francisco’s historic earthquake shacks, lived in the city for 44 years.

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Thanks for all the love for SFMemory! I'm heading out of town (we have a house sitter!) Currently there are 11,496 images available on the site. please take a look, search an interest or location, and send me a message using the forms on the site. I'll get back to you! #sfhistory sfmemory.org

Redwood City, Anti-Napalm Day, May 28, 1966 It took a bit of work to figure these out. John Ungaretti was 16 when he took them. They marched from Sequoia High School to the port where Napalm was produced. Carleton Goodlett, Robert Scheer, & others spoke to the crowd. more at sfmemory.org #sfhistory

Crystal Palace Market, 1940 The Crystal Palace Market was at 8th & Market, not sure what Orange Kremo was or how it was non-fattening #sfmemory #sfhistory

Of course this is massively disappointing. But one positive takeaway: We have a cadre of excellent sports journalists in the market who refused to accept Posey’s shameful dodging. Led by @annkillion.bsky.social, heard first in this clip, who is both a badass and a civic treasure. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

Razzball@razzball.bsky.social · last mo.

Buster Posey so out of his depth

Steuart near Market 1985 Juan Bautista de Anza Statue, Embarcadero Freeway in background. Two people posed on statue. OK, one of them is me. It felt like such a backwater back then, no people, no ferries The fountain & the plaza were there, but Market Street was a dead end. #sfmemory #sfhistory

Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1915 SF's World's Fair: the last of the Sam Crow glass negatives showing the PPIE. 220 in all. There are a lot of aviation shots plus a few surprises including one of Harry Houdini sfmemory.org/search/index... #sfmemory #sfhistory

Textbook rbi double

SFMemory Update! 250 Glass Plates from photographer Sam Crow! Showing never seen early aviation, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, 1906 Earthquake, surprise celebrities, & more #sfmemory #sfhistory sfmemory.org/Update/2026-...

Still working on the Sam Crow glass negatives, thought you'd like to see a couple of the man himself. I expect to have another 200 or so online by the end of the week. keep checking back! #sfmemory #sfhistory - sfmemory.org/Gallery/Sam_...

Black cod, broccoli & corn cakes, peach salsa.

Harry Bridges & The Hallinans, circa 1949 It Pays to Keep Looking Department. Revisiting a box of 4x5 negatives by news photographer Aaron Rubino. I came across this shot of Attorney Vincent Hallinan with harry Bridges and a couple of helpers. Terrence (Kayo) Hallinan at right. #sfmemory #sfhistory

checking in with @bittergiantsfan.bsky.social , have I missed anything?

SFMemory Update! 211 images 60's 70s protests, gatherings, 1960 Grant Avenue Fair, International Hotel, transit, a lot of stuff I've been sitting on. #sfhistory #sfmemory sfmemory.org/Update/2026-...

Golden Gate Park, Dec 1899 I've been head down scanning the last few days, working on amazing 9x6 glass negatives from DH Wulzen (look him up) given to me by his grandson. Many familiar scenes, but real joy is in the details. My white whale (look it up) is the Cider Press communal cup. #sfmemory

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I can take you to the dog races, but you have to share the seat. 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. #sfmemory #sfhistory #worldsfair