About rebuilding San Francisco after the earthquake and fire of 1906.

This is the story of San Francisco, a unique and rowdy tale with a legendary cast of characters.

A useful companion for travelers, educators, or longtime residents, this guide: Features over 100 must-visit sites to explore and learn from. Demonstrates how to read the landscape for historical clues.

This book is a key to unlocking the secrets of Baghdad by the Bay's colorful past.

In this unique book, author Rand Richards not only provides a vivid narrative of this special city from its very beginnings all the way through to the modern era, but also tells where to find the historic buildings, sites, museums, and ...

His distinction between the 'romantic' and the 'rationalist' approaches to the formation of the city's parks is illuminating."—Newsletter of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society "Written in a clear and fluid style . . . the ...

The first half is a pictorial history of San Francisco; the second half describes many businesses and institutions that enrich San Francisco.