San Francisco’s history isn’t just found in books or museums. It’s embedded in the streets, buildings, and spaces around us. Over the years, the city has let go of some iconic landmarks, replacing them with new places that locals and tourists now call their favorites. If only those old buildings could talk, they would have … Continue reading Lost Landmarks of SF: Iconic Spots That Shaped San Francisco’s History
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An Entirely Sympathetic Guide To San Francisco Eyesores
The news broke this week that Claes Oldenberg, one of the artists behind Cupid’s Span, the roughly 60-foot bow and arrow sculpture along the Embarcadero a few blocks from the Bay Bridge, had died at the age of 93. Although Oldenberg was acclaimed during his lifetime, and Cupid’s Span is reminiscent of much of his … Continue reading An Entirely Sympathetic Guide To San Francisco Eyesores