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San
Francisco Neighborhoods and Notable Places
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The Cannery
THE CANNERY is one of San Francisco's most treasured
places. Located near Fisherman's Wharf, and originally built
in 1907, THE CANNERY was once the largest peach cannery in
the world. Today, THE CANNERY is a vibrant waterfront
marketplace featuring one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants,
live entertainment, and a world-class jazz club. The brick
warehouse was converted into three levels of winding
walkways, balconies and bridges surrounding an inviting
courtyard with 130 year-old olive trees and several outdoor
cafes. THE CANNERY's European charm, unique shops and
restaurants, and award-winning architecture make it one of
the finest shopping and dining experiences in the world.
http://www.thecannery.com/
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The Cliff House
The first Cliff House was a modest structure built in 1863
by Masters Butler and Buckley. The guest register bore the
names of three U.S. Presidents as well as prominent San
Francisco families such as the Hearsts, Stanfords and
Crockers who would drive their carriages out to Ocean Beach
for horse racing and recreation. In 1881, the Cliff House
was sold to Adolph Sutro, a self made millionaire,
philanthropist and later a mayor of San Francisco. Seven
years later, Sutro built a railroad to bring the general
public to this seaside attraction. On Christmas Day 1894,
the Cliff House was destroyed by fire.
http://www.cliffhouse.com/
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Fisherman's Wharf
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco’s most popular
destination. Known for its historic waterfront, delicious
seafood, spectacular sights and unique shopping,
Fisherman's Wharf offers a wide array of things to do for
everyone. Our fabulous location in the 'City by the Bay',
puts you within minutes of the Maritime Museum, Alcatraz, Coit Tower and everyone's favorite, the world famous San
Francisco Cable Car lines. Fisherman's Wharf offers some
of the most incredible views of the San Francisco Bay, the
Golden Gate Bridge and the cityscape.
http://www.fishermanswharf.org/
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Pier 39 at
Fisherman's Wharf - San Francisco
There is something for
everyone at PIER 39, San Francisco's #1 Attraction, a festival
marketplace with more than 110 stores, 13 bay view
restaurants, and variety of fun-filled attractions for all
ages including, splashy sea lions, street performers and live
daily entertainment.
http://www.pier39.com/
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Mission Dolores
The mission called Dolores was founded October 9, 1776. The
padres chose a site for Mission San Francisco de Asis beside a
little inlet called Laguna Dolores. The nearby pueblo was named
Yerba Buena. As time went by the town took the name of Saint
Francis, while the mission more popularly became known as Dolores.
Even though located beside one of the finest harbors in all the
world, Mission Dolores was handicapped from the outset by lack of
suitable space for agriculture, competition for that space
from the citizens of the Spanish pueblo, and the damp and foggy
climate. Initially the Indians were greatly attracted to the
mission, but ample food and protection from enemies had to be
measured against fatal epidemics of measles, the worldly
attractions of the pueblo, and the free life of
"unenlightened" brothers across the bay.
http://www.californiamissions.com/cahistory/dolores.html
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Ghirardelli Square
Ghirardelli Square, a historic San
Francisco destination, offering shopping San Francisco
style, waterfront dining near Fisherman's Wharf, art
galleries, family events, walking tours and more. Find out
why we're one of San Francisco locals' favorite fun things
to do in San Francisco and why San Francisco visitors love
Ghirardelli Square!
http://www.ghirardellisq.com/
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Fort
Mason Foundation
It is the responsibility of the Fort
Mason Foundation to administer and develop this unique
cultural, educational, and recreational center in
partnership with the National Park Service. Fort Mason
Center, located in the historic piers and buildings of Lower
Fort Mason, offers a variety of activities of the highest
quality at minimum or no cost, suitable for all ages and
interests. This former military base offers the opportunity
to experience diversity in a unique environment, focusing on
the visual and performing arts, humanities, education,
ecology, and recreation. A National Historic Landmark and
part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the Center
houses more than 40 nonprofit organizations and is the
setting for more than 15,000 meetings, conferences,
performances, and special events, attended by 1.5 million
visitors each year.
http://www.fortmason.org/
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Bay Area Sports Hall of
Fame
http://www.bashof.org/
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STRYBING ARBORETUM
SOCIETY
The mission of the Strybing Arboretum Society is to create a
community to actively support the Gardens with fundraising,
promotion and advocacy, and to provide outstanding
botanical, horticultural and environmental education
opportunities for people of all ages.
http://www.strybing.org/
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S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien
In June 1943 the Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien slid
down the ways at the New England Shipbuilding Corporation in
South Portland, Maine. Shortly thereafter she entered
service, operated by Grace Line for the War Shipping
Administration. Named for the first American to capture a
British naval vessel during the Revolutionary War, the
O'Brien made seven World War II voyages, ranging from
England and Northern Ireland to South America, to India, to
Australia. She also made eleven crossings of the English
Channel carrying personnel and supplies to the Normandy
beaches in support of the D-Day invasion. After the war, she
was "mothballed" and laid up in the Reserve Fleet
at Suisun Bay, north of San Francisco. Thirty-three
years later, skillful maneuvering by a U.S. Maritime
Administration official (himself a former Liberty ship
sailor) saved the O'Brien from the scrap yard. In 1979,
after hundreds of hours labor by volunteer crew members to
remove thick layers of preservatives, the O'Brien
headed for San Francisco to be restored. No other ship ever
has steamed out of the mothball fleet under her own power.
http://www.ssjeremiahobrien.com/
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San Francisco Zoo
The new Zoo is becoming a reality. In Summer 2002, the new
Lipman Family Lemur Forest opened along with a whole new
main entrance experience for visitors. The lemur forest
features five different species of these amazing primates
from Madagascar in a large outdoor setting. And not only
will you find the main entrance facing the Pacific Ocean,
you'll find all new services just for you! The Friend and
Taube Family Entry Village offers a new gift shop,
restrooms, and membership and information booths. It will be
a central place for you to meet up with friends and family.
You'll also enjoy the new Leaping Lemur Cafe that offers an
indoor dining experience with a wide variety of food choices
including personalized, made-to-order pasta and pizza. And
near the the Cafe, don't miss the intricate restoration of
the famed Dentzel Carousel.
http://www.sfzoo.org/
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Oakland Zoo
The Oakland Zoo is nestled in the rolling hills of 525-acre
Knowland Park. Each year thousands of families and school
groups from around the Bay Area come to visit 440 native and
exotic animals that live in naturalistic habitats at the
Zoo.
http://www.oaklandzoo.org/
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Metreon. A Sony
Entertainment Center
is a first-of-its-kind entertainment and technology
marketplace. Covering 350,000 square feet on four levels,
Metreon houses 15 movie theatres, an IMAX theatre, three interactive
attractions, nine restaurants and world-class shopping.
http://www.metreon.com/
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Transamerica Pyramid
When plans for the new Transamerica Corporation's
headquarters in downtown San Francisco were unveiled in
1968, there was public outcry. Many people claimed that a
pyramid-shaped skyscraper didn't belong in their city.
But today, it's impossible to imagine the San Francisco
skyline without the grace and symmetry of the Transamerica
Pyramid. The Transamerica Pyramid has become a source of
great pride to San Franciscans and an icon of San Francisco
recognized worldwide, along with the city's famous cable
cars and the Golden Gate Bridge.
http://www.tapyramid.com/
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San Francisco Flower Mart
With beginnings paralleling the growth and development of
the San Francisco Bay Area, the origins of the San Francisco
Flower Mart go back to the late 1800’s when land was
plentiful. Local flower growers could bring their product to
Lotta’s fountain in downtown San Francisco three days a
week, selling their product to local flower shops. A need
for a centrally located market bringing together the three
ethnically diverse groups of flower growers was fulfilled
with the opening of a market located at 5th and Howard
Streets in 1924. As flower growers expanded production areas
outside of the Bay Area and as product from other parts of
United States came in, the need for a larger more modern
permanent facility led to the design and construction of our
current market at Sixth and Brannan Streets in the South of
Market area of San Francisco.
http://www.sfflmart.com/
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The Embarcadero Center
http://www.embarcaderocenter.com/
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