Western Neighborhoods Project

To mark the start of another Fleet Week, please enjoy this photo of a sailor sitting on an Ocean Beach Esplanade bench with the Dutch Windmill and Gjoa behind him circa 1937.

[Courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.0198] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco

Surf City: Celebrating SF's Relationship to the Sea (Presented by WESTERN NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT) ~ 7:30 PM — CINEMASF Western Neighborhoods Project presents: Surf City Join Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) for Surf City, an evening that offers a window into San Francisco’s unique relationship with the sea...

UPCOMING EVENT, Sun 9/14: Surf City, an evening at the 4 Star Theater highlighting the west side's unique relationship to the sea through the work of filmmakers Gaby Scott and Steve Peletz, and photographers Rob Brodman and Sachin Cunningham!

Tix here: www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-...

There's a lot of negative news on the internet these days. So here's a fluffy photo of Dolores Cullenwood awaiting the determination of a pipe-smoking judge named Bobby Burns Berman during a dog show at Kezar Stadium in 1943.

[Photo courtesy of a Private Collector / OpenSFHistory, wnp14.11112]

You're looking at 114-116 Clarendon (which still stands!) near Stanyan in 1910. The fence and forest line shows the extent of the Sutro Estate and this photo is part of an appraisal book by Baldwin & Howell.

[📸 from the Marilyn Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector / wnp37.02996]

Since Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park today, we're sharing this photo of Jefferson Starship performing in Lindley Meadow in 1975.

[📸 by and courtesy of Greg Gaar & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp73.0662.jpg] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #ConcertPhotography #History

You're looking at Muni PCC M-Line streetcar #1016 passing Temple Methodist at 19th Ave & Junipero Serra in 1970.

[📸 by John Harder courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.1763] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography

View from Merced Heights at about Ashton & Lakeview beyond a little boy named Bill, circa 1920. Mt. Davidson, Homewood Terrace, and Westwood Park are visible, and the slope of Mt. Davidson with Sutro Forest are seen on left.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.6047]

You're looking at the M-line streetcar passing by Colombo's Liquor Store on Broad near Plymouth in 1952.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.50256] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #OpenSFHistory #History

You're looking down Palm Drive at the Main Entrance gate at Sutro Heights circa 1900. The "Danseuse" statue is to the left, and "Venus de Milo" is to the right.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp4.0091] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography

If you're looking for some weekend reading, we highly recommend Gary Stark's Cliff House Project - the ultimate resource for Cliff House history and photographs of the beloved restaurant and its environs.

cliffhouseproject.com/introduction...

From the OpenSFHistory archive for #ThrowbackThursday: City Engineer O'Shaughnessy speaking at Opening Day of the Twin Peaks Tunnel on July 14, 1917.

[📸 from the Molly Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory wnp37.02864] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History

You're looking at a quiet Playland at the Beach from Great Highway near Fulton in the 1940s.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4822] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography #OpenSFHistory #WaybackWednesday

Gaspare's Pizza enamel pin | Western Neighborhoods Project Enamel pin (with 2 clutches on the back) of the Gaspare's Pizza neon sign. Pins made by PSA Press and San Francisco Neon.

Looking for dinner plans? One of our favorite Monday night spots is Gaspare's on Geary. We love it so much we have an entire podcast episode on the restaurant, and a commemorative enamel pin. Get yours from our store while supplies last!

western-neighborhoods-project.square.site/product/gasp...

You're looking at a newly completed retaining wall along the reservoir at Laguna Honda and Clarendon in 1929.

[📸 by Horace Chaffee for the SF Dept. of Public Works courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp36.03834] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography

This 117-year-old San Francisco neighborhood pharmacy is closing The owner of a 117-year-old drug store in the Excelsior district announced this month that his business will permanently close its doors in July.

The owner of a 117-year-old drug store in the Excelsior district announced this month that his business will permanently close its doors in July.

Let's launch Where in West S.F.?! Wednesdays!

Tell us where this photo was taken in the western neighborhoods, and you'll receive the satisfaction of being right as well as a virtual high five from WNP.

Ready...set...GUESS!

#SFHistory #History #GuessWhere #Game #Photography #SanFrancisco

Did you know Cole Valley has a deep history of queer community and culture? And that's just the beginning of the story!

Join us for a special tour led by Kit Ortega to kick off Pride on Friday, June 27th at 6:00pm. Free; but $5 donation appreciated. Register now!

www.eventbrite.com/e/cruising-c...

It's officially summer! And summertime means beachtime so here's a look at Ocean Beach from the Cliff House circa 1900.

[📸 by W.C. Billington courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.4999] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography

For #FlashbackFriday, we're sharing an OpenSFHistory photo outside our western boundaries.

This one surprised us: military maneuvers in progress at Aquatic Park during the Korean War circa 1952.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4697] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco

You're looking at the last day of rail service for the 7-line Haight car as it passes the Haight Theatre near Cole Street, July 3, 1948.

[📸 by Walt Vielbaum courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.073] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #ThrowbackThursday #Photography

You're looking at police on the scene of a car accident at 47th & Wawona circa 1953. You can see the Motor Court Motel (now the Ocean Park Motel) and Mt. Davidson in the distance.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.2941] #SFHistory #WaybackWednesday

You're looking at an idyllic row of homes on Taraval and Wawona in November 1964.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4849] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography

UPCOMING EVENT. Executive Director Nicole Meldahl is giving a FREE illustrated talk about cool things you can see from the L-Taraval line!

Join us at the Parkside Branch Library on Wed, June 18th at 6:30pm. There will be light refreshments and lots of nerdy conversation.

sfpl.org/events/2025/...

UPCOMING EVENT. Sat, Jun 14th at 6pm.

We'll be joined by author Mark Ernest Pothier to talk about his book, "Outer Sunset," as we share snacks and history related to the novel. Free, but RSVP through Eventbrite requested.

See you there, History Friends!

www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-suns...

Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Episode 567: Carter the Great Join Nicole and Drew as they explore the life and legacy of Carter the Great, the world-renowned magician who dazzled audiences around the globe—and always found his way back to San Francisco, where h...

The latest "Outside Lands San Francisco" podcast traces the magical history of 801 El Camino Del Mar in Sea Cliff.

outsidelands.org/podcast/WNP5...

You're looking east toward Corona Heights from Pemberton & Graystone circa 1915.

[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector / OpenSFHistory, wnp13.363] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography

In June 1922, the Shriners came to San Francisco and the Cliff House welcomed them with open arms. Read more about it on Gary Stark's Cliff House Project, hosted by WNP.

www.cliffhouseproject.com/history/shri...

For #FlashbackFriday, you're looking at passengers disembarking a Geary Street Park & Ocean Railway steam dummy in front of a car barn on Arguello and Geary, c. 1890.

[📸 from the Randolph Brandt Collection courtesy of Emiliano Echeverria / OpenSFHistory, wnp32.0190] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco

For #ThrowbackThursday, we're highlight this photo of Muni's J-Line streetcar stopped at Church & 24th in 1946. Find more photos like this on OpenSFHistory.org, mapped for your convenience!

[📸 Courtesy of a Private Collector / wnp14.3903] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #OpenSFHistory

Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Episode 566: Short Stack No. 10 Nicole and Rebekah explore the vital role of digital repositories and the threats they face, discuss a bizarre new two-headed snake discovery, and look back at headline news from 25, 50, and 75 years ...

On the latest episode of our podcast, Rebekah Kim and Nicole Meldahl explore the vital role of digital archives, discuss a two-headed snake discovery, and share news from 25, 50, and 75 years ago #OnThisDay!

outsidelands.org/podcast/WNP5...