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07/01/2026

Top of the Mark (1950s)

06/16/2026

Colorized photo of the Golden Gate Bridge during Construction. (1930s)

06/05/2026

Bay Street and Taylor Street cable car turnaround (1964 and Now)

The cable car turnaround at Bay Street and Taylor Street served as an important endpoint for visitors heading toward Fisherman's Wharf. Tourists gathered around the manually operated turntable while cable cars prepared for trips back through the city’s steep streets. Nearby seafood restaurants, souvenir stands, and waterfront businesses reflected the growing tourism economy of the area. Over time, Fisherman’s Wharf became one of the city’s most internationally recognized attractions. Today, the turnaround remains a popular gathering point where visitors watch cable car operators rotate the cars by hand. The surrounding district is now filled with modern tourist attractions and busy pedestrian traffic. The comparison highlights the lasting cultural importance of San Francisco’s cable car system.

05/29/2026

O’Farrell Street at Powell Street, cable car and Tad’s Steak House area (1967 and Now)

The intersection of O'Farrell Street and Powell Street in 1967 was a lively downtown location filled with hotels, theaters, restaurants, and cable cars. Tad's Steaks became a well-known landmark for affordable meals and bright neon signage. Tourists and shoppers crowded the sidewalks near Union Square while traffic moved steadily through the area. Cable cars heading toward Nob Hill added to the classic San Francisco streetscape. Over the decades, many nearby businesses changed or disappeared as redevelopment transformed the district. Today, the area remains heavily visited with modern hotels, retail stores, and transit activity. Historic cable car lines still define Powell Street. The comparison highlights changes in downtown entertainment and tourism culture.

05/27/2026

Columbus Avenue (1985)

Photo by Enrique Gutierrez

04/28/2026

Drumm and California Streets heading north (Then and Now)

The intersection of Drumm Street and California Street is located near San Francisco’s Embarcadero waterfront. In earlier years, the area was part of a busy port district with warehouses, shipping activity, and nearby ferry services. Streetcars and vehicles moved along the roads connecting the waterfront to the financial district. The Ferry Building and nearby piers were central to transportation and trade. Over time, the waterfront underwent major redevelopment, especially after the removal of the Embarcadero Freeway. Today, the area features open public spaces, improved walkways, and modern buildings. It remains a key connection between the city’s financial district and the bay.

Ettinger: Luxury Handmade Leather Goods
04/27/2026

Ettinger: Luxury Handmade Leather Goods

04/17/2026

Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

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San Francisco, CA
94104

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