Open SF History Photos

Alcatraz Aerial
wnp27.3482

Alcatraz Aerial

Aerial view of Alcatraz Island with ferryboat passing by. U.S. Army photo.

Eddy near Mason
wnp27.3483

Eddy near Mason

Eddy between Powell & Mason. George White's Scandals, Tivoli Theater, [Dunkin Sisters sic (Duncan Sisters)] Emporium in background

Downtown / Union Square
Union Square
wnp27.3484

Union Square

Garage under construction [Excavation for SF's huge underground garage is shown underway in this photo taken in 1941. A network of 170 huge steel I-beams was installed to support pavements of the four surrounding streets as the dig progressed. The construction job required a year and a half.]

Downtown / Union Square
Stockton near Greenwich
wnp27.3485

Stockton near Greenwich

Napoli Market and P. Franceschi Meat Market

North Beach
Cityview & Knollview
wnp27.3486

Cityview & Knollview

View northwesterly toward Golden Gate Heights. Russian builders visit Twin Peaks to look at building [A serious and businesslike group of Russian builders, showing interest in hillside home construction, inspected a new series of homes being constructed on the slopes of SF's Twin Peaks... Ed Schuhauser, Standard Building Company, I.K. Kozuilia, head of the Russian Delegation]

Midtown Terrace
SF Zoo
wnp27.3489

SF Zoo

Elephants, chained with keeper

Lakeshore
Sutro Heights
wnp15.323

Sutro Heights

Conservatory. Statue of Danseuse at right

Sutro
SF Zoo
wnp27.3490

SF Zoo

Elephants, one lying down with keeper, shingled building [P26]

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3491

SF Zoo

Elephants with keeper at Fleishhacker Zoo

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3492

SF Zoo

Elephants with keeper, trunk to tail

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3493

SF Zoo

Zebras at San Francisco Zoo / Fleishhacker Zoo.

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3494

SF Zoo

Zebras closer, Fleishhacker Zoo

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3495

SF Zoo

Zebras facing each other with fence

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3496

SF Zoo

Fleishhacker Zoo. Zebras, one behind the other

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3497

SF Zoo

Under construction. Probably today's 'Eagle Island.'

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3498

SF Zoo

Under construction, with workmen. Probably rock work for pond at present 'Eagle Island.'

Lakeshore
SF Zoo
wnp27.3499

SF Zoo

Under construction, with workman hammering. Probably rock work for present 'Eagle Island.'

Lakeshore
Sutro Heights
wnp4.0192

Sutro Heights

[The President, Mrs. Harrison & Party On the parapet of Sutro Heights, April 27, 1891] President Harrison visit to Sutro Heights.

Sutro
Sutro Heights
wnp15.324

Sutro Heights

Statue of demigod, attributed to Schmid. Taken in statuary 'bone yard' near Anza & 48th Ave. Conservatory visible at right. (Wider cropping of wnp37.02671)

Sutro Heights
Taylor & Vallejo
wnp27.3500

Taylor & Vallejo

Ina Coolbrith park, Russian Hill

Russian Hill