History
San Francisco history and landmarks
San Francisco history and landmarks: start with Alcatraz Island, Asian Art Museum, and California Academy of Sciences. Use the 160 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
160 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · History
Oriental Warehouse
A historic 1867 industrial warehouse converted into luxury lofts, serving as the sole remaining structure of the Pacific Mail Ste…
Source-backed place · History
Pacific-Union Club (Flood Mansion)
A Neoclassical brownstone mansion on Nob Hill, once the home of silver magnate James Clair Flood, now serving as an exclusive, pr…
Source-backed place · History
Parrott Building
Now the site of the Financial Center Building, this landmark once housed the Parrott Granite Block, one of San Francisco's first…
Source-backed place · Museums
Pier 24 Photography
Located on the Embarcadero, Pier 24 Photography was a world-renowned non-profit museum and the largest exhibition space dedicated…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Pier 45
The heart of San Francisco's commercial fishing industry, Pier 45 is a historic wooden finger-pier featuring the USS Pampanito su…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Pioneer Monument
A grand granite and bronze memorial in the Civic Center, dedicated in 1894 to honor the diverse pioneers who settled in Californi…
Source-backed place · Museums
Precita Eyes Mural Arts and Visitors Center
A vibrant community hub in the Mission District, this center serves as the base for mural tours and celebrates 'art for the peopl…
Source-backed place · History
Presidio Main Parade Ground
A historic military parade ground turned lush meadow, offering sweeping bay views and a serene escape in the heart of the Presidi…
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Presidio Officers' Club
Step into San Francisco's second oldest building, a stunning Spanish Colonial Revival venue that served military officers of thre…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Presidio Visitor Center
The 'front door' to the Presidio, this state-of-the-art center in a refurbished 1900s Army guardhouse offers interactive exhibits…
Source-backed place · Museums
Randall Museum
A free, hands-on museum of science, nature, and the arts located in Corona Heights Park, offering interactive exhibits and live a…
Source-backed place · Museums
Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco
A whimsical Odditorium featuring hundreds of rare artifacts and interactive exhibits, located in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf n…
Source-backed place · History
Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
A neoclassical landmark on Nob Hill, this luxury hotel occupies a building originally constructed in 1909 as the headquarters for…
Source-backed place · History
Russian Hill-Paris Block Architectural District
A unique collection of eleven dwellings on a single flat block of Green Street, showcasing a remarkable variety of architectural…
Source-backed place · Museums
SOMArts Cultural Center
A community-rooted cultural hub founded in 1979, SOMArts uses multidisciplinary exhibitions and events to promote social change a…
Source-backed place · Museums
SS Jeremiah O'Brien
The SS Jeremiah O'Brien is America's last operational WWII Liberty ship, a National Historic Landmark permanently moored at Pier…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Saint Francis Yacht Club
An exclusive private sailing club founded in 1927, featuring a historic Mission-style clubhouse with panoramic views of the Golde…
Source-backed place · Museums
San Francisco Art Institute
Once the oldest art school west of the Mississippi, this historic Chestnut Street landmark served as a magnet for adventurous art…
Source-backed place · Museums
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
A vital nonprofit hub for the LGBTQ+ community, housed in the historic Fallon Building, providing resources, programs, and a safe…
Source-backed place · History
San Francisco National Cemetery
Established in 1884, this historic 28-acre military cemetery in the Presidio is the first national cemetery on the West Coast, se…
Source-backed place · Museums
Southern Exposure
A cornerstone of the Mission District since 1974, Southern Exposure is an artist-centered nonprofit dedicated to supporting visua…
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The Armory
A massive Moorish Revival fortress in the Mission District, this former National Guard arsenal has evolved from a military strong…
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The Cannery
A striking red-brick marketplace at Fisherman's Wharf, this historic site evolved from a massive Del Monte peach cannery into a v…
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The Hass-Lilienthal House at Alamo Square vicinity
A stunning Queen Anne-style Victorian built in 1886, this home is the only intact Victorian house museum in San Francisco open to…