San Francisco Historical pictures

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Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Built for an Expo and then made permanent, this Roman-inspired palace built early in the 20th Century houses a treasure trove of fine arts and science exhibits.

Built for an Expo and then made permanent, this Roman-inspired palace built early in the 20th Century houses a treasure trove of fine arts and science exhibits.

Built for an Expo and then made permanent, this Roman-inspired palace built early in the 20th Century houses a treasure trove of fine arts and science exhibits.

A city made for love, not walking – San Francisco is known for its great counter-cultural history and incredibly steep hills.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

This former military base makes a great day out with plenty of history and culture as well as open spaces that offer spectacular views.

See historic San Francisco government buildings, study ancient artifacts and visit renowned performing arts institutions in this cultural district.

Visit the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre and marvel at views of the Golden Gate Bridge at this popular waterfront neighborhood.

This San Francisco landmark is steeped in history and is redolent of a bygone era of peace and love.

Now a National Park, this rocky island was once home to one of the most feared prisons in the United States.

Built for an Expo and then made permanent, this Roman-inspired palace built early in the 20th Century houses a treasure trove of fine arts and science exhibits.

See historic San Francisco government buildings, study ancient artifacts and visit renowned performing arts institutions in this cultural district.

This San Francisco landmark is steeped in history and is redolent of a bygone era of peace and love.

Nestled in Golden Gate Park, at the eastern side of Stow Lake, the serene Japanese Tea Garden is a tiny slice of Kyoto in the heart of San Francisco.

Now a National Park, this rocky island was once home to one of the most feared prisons in the United States.

Learn about the old-fashioned cable cars that have transported San Franciscans for generations as you tour around a historic powerhouse and working museum.

Fashion puts its best foot forward in this vast shopping plaza.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Learn about the old-fashioned cable cars that have transported San Franciscans for generations as you tour around a historic powerhouse and working museum.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

From a vintage theater to a bustling downtown scene, discover the varied treasures of this city on the San Francisco Peninsula. 

Nestled in Golden Gate Park, at the eastern side of Stow Lake, the serene Japanese Tea Garden is a tiny slice of Kyoto in the heart of San Francisco.

Now a National Park, this rocky island was once home to one of the most feared prisons in the United States.