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History of San Francisco

San Francisco history links and references. The information here includes guides to the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 as well as Gold Rush history and more.
Bloody Thursday 1934 - San Francisco Maritime Strike
Bloody Thursday describes the violence which ensued from the San Francisco maritime strike in 1934. When the Industrial association moved goods from the piers to warehouses, conflict erupted, between police and the unionists and their supporters.
Photo Tour: San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
A photo tour of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Museum -- a view into San Francisco's shipping and maritime past.
Photo Tour: Presidio's Main Post
A photo tour of San Francisco's Presidio Main Post and some of the original Victorians on Funston Avenue.
Photo Tour: Barbary Coast Trail
Photo gallery of the old Barbary Coast Trail with information on obtaining a free, online map to guide you on your walk.
The Living New Deal Project
Information on the Living New Deal Project which aims to document the hidden network of FDR's New Deal projects and civic enhancements in our communities.
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
An almost endless resource on San Francisco history. Browse by subject or year and enjoy the historical photographs that supplement the various entries.
San Francisco Memories
A growing website devoted to history and images of San Francisco events and landmarks.
California Historical Society
California Historical Society collects and preserves materials about California. The Society maintains a library and offers exhibits and publications.
San Francisco History Association
A group for San Francisco history buffs with regular Tuesday meetings and guest speakers.
San Francisco History Encyclopedia
An A to Z encyclopedia of San Francisco's history, from the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society.
San Francisco Fire Department History
History of the San Francisco Fire Department, from the SFFD Museum.
History Center - SF Public Library
The History Center at the San Francisco Public Library, with links to archived articles and photographs.

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