| San Francisco's North Beach and Telegraph Hill Contributor(s): Accardi, Catherine A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738581585 ISBN-13: 9780738581583 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 979.4 |
| LCCN: 2010928645 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Locality - San Francisco, California - Cultural Region - Northern California - Geographic Orientation - California |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: North Beach and Telegraph Hill are among San Francisco s most charming and historic districts. In the early years, Mexican and Spanish settlements dotted the beach and the hill, but the area was heavily developed during California s Gold Rush as gold seekers flooded the city. Later, European immigrants added many layers of unique character. North Beach was home to A. P. Giannini, founder of the Bank of Italy (later the Bank of America), and in the 1950s, the Beat Generation evolved from the creative character of this artistic neighborhood. Charming cottages and architectural gems, such as famed landmark Coit Tower, decorate the slopes down to the bay, delighting residents and tourists alike. Many cafes and restaurants offer delicious foods, while the breathtaking views provide food for the soul." |
Contributor Bio(s): Accardi, Catherine A.: - In this volume, native San Francisco resident Catherine A. Accardi presents a noteworthy collection of vintage photographs of this city s North Beach and Telegraph Hill districts. These distinctive images have been gathered from the San Francisco History Center at the San Francisco main library, the J. B. Monaco archives, and other local collections for a unique depiction of these distinctive San Francisco neighborhoods. |