San Francisco's Glen Park and Diamond Heights - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Emma Bland SmithSeries:Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)Publish date:2007-07-18Pages:128
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738547510ISBN-10:738547514UPC:9780738547510Book Category:History, Photography, TravelBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & Themes, Pictorials (see also PhotographyBook Topic:State & Local, Regional (see also Travel, Subjects & ThemesSize:9.20 x 6.56 x 0.34 inchesWeight:0.7099Product ID:SC6DE66E4M
San Francisco's Glen Park and Diamond Heights
Hemmed in by steep hills, Glen Park is defined by its quintessentially San Franciscan topography. Only 120 years ago this area, as well as neighboring Diamond Heights, was part of the "Outside Lands," so
isolated that only farmers would settle here. Life revolved around Islais Creek, which ran through the canyon and provided water for the dairies. Then, in 1892, a German immigrant named Behrend...
isolated that only farmers would settle here. Life revolved around Islais Creek, which ran through the canyon and provided water for the dairies. Then, in 1892, a German immigrant named Behrend...
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
Language:EnglishPublisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)ISBN-13:9780738547510ISBN-10:738547514UPC:9780738547510Book Category:History, Photography, TravelBook Subcategory:United States, Subjects & Themes, Pictorials (see also PhotographyBook Topic:State & Local, Regional (see also Travel, Subjects & ThemesSize:9.20 x 6.56 x 0.34 inchesWeight:0.7099Product ID:SC6DE66E4M
Bland Smith, Emma: - San Francisco native Emma Bland Smith grew up only a few miles but several hills from Glen Park. For this historical survey of one of San Francisco s cities within a city (locals call the small but bustling commercial crossroads the village ), she interviewed passionate amateur historians and asked residents to scour their basements for old photographs. Poignant...
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