Historic Photos of San Francisco Contributor(s): Schall, Rebecca (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 1683369386 ISBN-13: 9781683369387 Publisher: Turner OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - General |
Dewey: 979.4 |
Series: Historic Photos |
Physical Information: 0.75" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (1.67 lbs) 202 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1950's - Chronological Period - 1960's - Chronological Period - 1970's - Cultural Region - Northern California - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Cultural Region - West Coast - Geographic Orientation - California - Locality - San Francisco, California |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: From the 1906 earthquake to famous sights like the cable cars, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge, Historic Photos of San Francisco is a photographic history collected from the area's top archives. With around 200 photographs, many of which have never been published, this beautiful coffee table book highlights the historical growth from the mid 1800s to the late 1900s of the City by the Bay in stunning black and white photography. The book captures scenes of the people, places, and events important to the history of this unique city, accompanied by insightful captions and historical analysis. Spanning two centuries and two hundred photographs, this book is a must-have for any long-time resident or history lover of San Francisco! |