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Maurice Western Hotel, 761 Post Street

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:21 +0100

Title:
Maurice Western Hotel, 761 Post Street
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Interior Tin How Temple, Chinatown

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:19 +0100

Title:
Interior Tin How Temple, Chinatown
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Interior view of Tin How Temple. the oldest Chinese Joss House in the United States. Its handsome oriental carvings, vases, teak, ebony and colorful settings are hard to visualize. Its altar, shrines and golden scrolls adorning the walls are truly expressive of Oriental religious devotion.

Parade Golden Dragon Of Good Luck

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:18 +0100

Title:
Parade Golden Dragon Of Good Luck
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
The Golden Dragon "Gym Lung", signifying good luck, is one of four. The others: Heavenly Dragon, which guards the mansions of the gods; Spiritual Dragon, which controls winds and rain; and Earth Dragon, which guards secret places of wealth from mortals, are only paraded on special occasions.

Chinatown

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:04 +0100

Title:
Chinatown
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Unusual activity prevails in this Oriental City within a City in San Francisco's Chinatown where more than 10,000 Chinese live, conducting a thriving business in both Oriental and American custom. The visitor is immediately appreciative of the quaintness of this bit of china transplanted here.

Street Scene At Night Chinatown

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:02 +0100

Title:
Street Scene At Night Chinatown
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Curved roofs, pagoda like temples, emblazened with modern lighting effects, together with the mellow lights of the oriental street lamps, intrigue the shopper and visitor on a night trip thru San Francisco's famous Chinatown, quaint and mystic.

Court Of Reflections

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:31:00 +0100

Title:
Court Of Reflections
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Golden Gate International Exposition. San Francisco. Quiet pools repeat the exquisite colorings of the walls of the Court of Reflections at San Francisco's World's Fair. "Black light" directed on fluorescent paints and indirect colored lighting are responsible for the after-dark beauty of Treasure Island, site of the Fair.

The Golden Gate Bridge

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:28:31 +0100

Title:
The Golden Gate Bridge
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
The total length of the Golden Gate Bridge is 8,943 feet. The length of each cable. 7,770 feet, containing 27,572 wires. The total length of wire in cables, 80,000 miles; enough to build a standard woven wire fence six feet in height from San Francisco to New York City. The United Airlines “Mainliner” may be seen in the foreground of this picture.

Triumphal Arch

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:27:47 +0100

Title:
Triumphal Arch
San Francisco (CA), Linen unused

Description:
Triumphal Arch between the Court of Reflections and the Court of the Flowers at the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay

San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:22 +0100

Title:
San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
An aerial view of fisherman's Wharf showing the famous fishing fleet boats at the docks. Oakland Bay Bridge and Yerba Buena Island can be seen in the background

A Garden In Downtown

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:21 +0100

Title:
A Garden In Downtown
San Francisco (CA), Chrome PM 1979 Mar-05

Description:
Standard Oil Company of California's spacious plaza at 555 Market Street. With trees and shrubs, splashing fountains and flowers in bloom the year-around, is a place San Franciscans and many visitors enjoy. After relaxing in the garden, many visit the petroleum exhibit on the Lobby Floor.

Hallidie Plaza

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:21 +0100

Title:
Hallidie Plaza
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Cable Car sits atop hallidie Plaza, at world famous Powell and Market corner. Bart trains swish through at 82 mph one hundred feet under ground.

Fairmont Hotel

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:21 +0100

Title:
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
San Francisco is famed for the beauty of its hotels. The Fairmont, one of its finest, is located at the corner of California and Mason Sts. It was built in 1906 by Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, daughter of James G. Fair, one of the bonanza kings of the Comstock Lode.

Sheraton Palace

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:20 +0100

Title:
Sheraton Palace
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Garden Court at the Sheraton Palace is world-famous for elegant, superb food and distinguished patronage.

Union Square

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:20 +0100

Title:
Union Square
San Francisco (CA), Chrome PM 1967

Description:
Is the center of downtown San Francisco. Beautifully landscaped with a four-story garage underground serving the theatre and shopping district

Market Street

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:20 +0100

Title:
Market Street
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Market Street reaches from the Ferry Building to Twin Peaks. It is one of the busiest and widest thoroughfares in the world. It is the center of commercial activity in San Francisco

Sabella's Fisherman's Wharf

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:19 +0100

Title:
Sabella's Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
A Sabella founded this restaurant in 1920 in the heart of the world famous Fisherman's Wharf of San Francisco. It was completely destroyed by fire in 1964 and now this ultra modern restaurant has been erected to again carry on the family tradition in the finest dining and cuisine . . . The secrets of Antone Sabella's food preparation have been handed down from father to son fro four generations. These secret recipes have been often imitated yet never duplicated. . . Ask anyone!!

Fairmont Hotel And Tower

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:19 +0100

Title:
Fairmont Hotel And Tower
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The magnificent Fairmont Hotel and Tower symbol of the grace, charm and dignity that is San Francisco. Enhanced with roof-top garden. Glittering Crown Room and outside Skylift, the luxurious Fairmont is the place to stay in San Francisco.

In The Heart Of Civic Center

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:19 +0100

Title:
In The Heart Of Civic Center
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
San Francisco's new, luxurious, fully air conditioned 400 room motor hotel. Distinguished Carriage Room restaurant and lounge, Coffee House, Garden Terrace dining area, heated pool, "Do it yourself" services as ice cube dispensers on each floor, and ample free parking.

Holiday Inn, 50 Eighth Street

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:19 +0100

Title:
Holiday Inn, 50 Eighth Street
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Holiday Inn comfort and convenience await you at our downtown Location

San Francisco Opera House

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:30:01 +0100

Title:
San Francisco Opera House
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
San Francisco Opera House, left, is the nation's only municipal Opera house. Built in 1932, it was the scene of the first United Nations meeting in May 1945. the opera house seats 3000 and has all modern facilities, including a basement with emergency hospital and buffet.

Home Of San Francisco Giants

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:28:20 +0100

Title:
Home Of San Francisco Giants
San Francisco (CA), Chrome PM 1965 May-25

Description:
Home of the San Francisco Giants

The Franciscan Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:57 +0100

Title:
The Franciscan Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Franciscan Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, Calif. Designed in a three-tiered arrangement, providing all patrons with an unobstructed view of a most beautiful expanse of the Bay, Alcatraz Island and the City. In this unusual atmosphere discerning diners partake of the finest food and drink available anywhere.

Trave Lodge, 326 South Airport Blvd

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:53 +0100

Title:
Trave Lodge, 326 South Airport Blvd
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Travel Lodge at the San Francisco International airport 326 South Airport Blvd. South San Francisco, Ca. 94080. Toll free reservations (800) 255-3050. 200 Air Conditioned Rooms Located Adjacent To The San Francisco International Airport. Heated Pool, Color T.V. And Coffee Shop. Public Transportation to Downtown San Francisco.

California Academy Of Sciences, Golden Gate Park

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:53 +0100

Title:
California Academy Of Sciences, Golden Gate Park
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Cowell Hall is the main entrance to the California Academy of Science where display feature a 130 million year old fossil skeleton, Allosaurus.

The Franciscan Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:52 +0100

Title:
The Franciscan Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
The Franciscan Restaurant Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco, Calif. Is designed in a three-tiered arrangement, providing all patrons with an unobstructed view of a most beautiful expanse of the Bay, Alcatraz Island and the City. In this unusual atmosphere discerning diners partake of the finest food and drink available anywhere.

The Franciscan Restaurant, Fisherman's Wharf

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:52 +0100

Hotel Mark Hopkins

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:51 +0100

Title:
Hotel Mark Hopkins
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
High in the Sky . . . The "Top of the Mark" . . . America's most spectacular cocktail lounge . . . Hotel Mark Hopkins . . . San Francisco. The crowning glory of Hotel Mark Hopkins in the “Top of the Mark.” The luxury and glamour of this unique lounge and the spectacular panoramic view from its windows combine to make it one of the world's most famous rendezvous.

Friendship In Oasis Motel, Franklin and Eddy Streets

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:25:51 +0100

Title:
Friendship In Oasis Motel, Franklin and Eddy Streets
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
A modern, new, fireproof and soundproof building … just three short blocks to the main convention area of San Francisco, the Civic Center, and a few minutes ride to San Francisco's point's of interest.

A Garden In The City

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
A Garden In The City
San Francisco (CA), Chrome unused

Description:
Standard Oil Company of California's garden in downtown San Francisco will be restored and new garden side walkway added after completion of the 575 Market Street Building. The architect's concept shows trees, shrubs, splashing fountains and flowers in bloom the year round. The petroleum exhibit (just off the lobby of 555 Market Street) is open for your enjoyment.

Harbor Tours

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Title:
Harbor Tours
San Francisco (CA), Chrome PM 1973 Jan-00

Description:
It is from this point that the one and two hour bay cruises are conducted to the delight and thorough enjoyment of thousands of visitor to San Francisco. Three 400 passenger boats, The Harbor King, Queen and Harbor Princess take you on this fully narrated tour.

The Cliff House Burning

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:51 +0100

Title:
The Cliff House Burning
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back PM 1908 Mar-28

Description:
The Cliff House Burning San Francisco, Sept. 7, 1907.

A View Of The Cliff House

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:51 +0100

Title:
A View Of The Cliff House
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Description:
A view of the Cliff House, San Francisco, California, during fire which totally destroyed it, September 7th 1907.

The Burning Call Building

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:01:51 +0100

Title:
The Burning Call Building
San Francisco (CA), Divided Back unused

Description:
A magnificent spectacle of the disaster of April 18 – 20, 1906.

Panorama San Francisco