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GREAT CITIES OF AMERICA: SAN FRANCISCO
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San Francisco, California (USA), is rich in tradition and beauty. It ranks 59th in total world population (just over 4,000,000).
San Francisco: City by the Bay (3rd Edition)San Francisco: City by the Bay (3rd Edition) by Morton Beebe
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European discovery and exploration of the San Francisco Bay Area and its islands began in 1542, and culminated with the mapping of the bay in 1775.
San Francisco Then & Now (Then & Now)San Francisco Then & Now (Then & Now) by Bill Yenne
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The entrance to San Francisco Bay, La Boca del Puerto ("The mouth of the Port") was discovered on November 1, 1769, by Sergeant Jose Ortega.
On the Level San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge / Fort Point Walking TourOn the Level San Francisco: Golden Gate Bridge / Fort Point Walking Tour by Marilyn Straka
In 1861, "Fort Point" was completed. The fort was built to protect San Francisco from someone who never came. The fort was never fired on, nor did it ever have to defend the Gate.
Disaster By the Bay: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906Disaster By the Bay: The Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire of 1906 by H. Paul Jeffers
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At 5:13 A.M. on April 18, 1906, San Francisco was wrecked by the famous "1906 Earthquake" . The city was destroyed by the great fire that burned for four days.
The Bay Bridge (Images of America)The Bay Bridge (Images of America) by Paul C. Trimble
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The San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge opened on November 12, 1936. It remains one of the largest bridges in the world and carries more than 270,000 vehicles each day.
The Gate: The True Story of the Design and Construction of the Golden Gate BridgeThe Gate: The True Story of the Design and Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge by John van der Zee
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San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge was completed and opened to pedestrian traffic on May 27, 1937. The following day it was opened to vehicular traffic.
San Francisco Earthquake, 1989: Death and Destruction (American Disasters)San Francisco Earthquake, 1989: Death and Destruction (American Disasters) by Victoria Sherrow
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On October 17, 1989, a 7.1-magnitude Earthquake hits the S.F. Bay Area. ....
Let's Go San Francisco 4th EditionLet's Go San Francisco 4th Edition by Let's Go Inc.
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.... The "Loma Prieta" quake struck at 5:04:15 P.M. (PDT) on 10/17/89. The epicenter was a remote area of the Santa Cruz Mountains, about ten miles NE of Santa Cruz and 56 miles S/SE of S.F. ....
Frommer's San Francisco 2005 (Frommer's Complete)Frommer's San Francisco 2005 (Frommer's Complete) by Erika Lenkert
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.... The Earthquake lasted for 15 seconds and resulted in at least 67 deaths from direct Earthquake causes, 3,757 injuries, more than 12,000 left homeless and property damage in excess of $10-billion.
Alcatraz: A Definitive History of the Penitentiary YearsAlcatraz: A Definitive History of the Penitentiary Years by Michael Esslinger
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"Alcatraz Island" is one of San Francisco's most popular destinations, offering a close-up look at the historic and infamous federal prison. .... http://www.bop.gov/about/history/alcatraz.jsp
Battle at Alcatraz: A Desperate Attempt to Escape the RockBattle at Alcatraz: A Desperate Attempt to Escape the Rock by Ernest B. Lageson
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On March 21, 1963, Alcatraz prison closed after 29 years of operation.
Coit Tower, San Francisco, Its History and ArtCoit Tower, San Francisco, Its History and Art by Masha Zakheim Jewett
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San Francisco's "Coit Tower" (located on "Telegraph Hill") has provided visitors with breathtaking views of the city since its completion in 1933.
The Best of San Francisco: An Impertinent Insider's Guide to Everybody's Favorite CityThe Best of San Francisco: An Impertinent Insider's Guide to Everybody's Favorite City by Don W. Martin
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"Fisherman's Wharf" is one of San Francisco's popular places to visit. Known for its historic waterfront, delicious seafood, and unique shopping, the "Wharf" offers a wide variety of things to do.
On Location: San FranciscoOn Location: San Francisco
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Bay Area Style: San Francisco Bay Region Houses 1893-2004Bay Area Style: San Francisco Bay Region Houses 1893-2004 by David Weingarten
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San Francisco: A Photographic Tour (Highsmith, Carol M., Photographic Tour.)San Francisco: A Photographic Tour (Highsmith, Carol M., Photographic Tour.) by Carol Highsmith
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Lonely Planet San FranciscoLonely Planet San Francisco by Richard Sterling
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The Golden Gate Bridge (Building America)The Golden Gate Bridge (Building America) by Craig A. Doherty
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Walking San FranciscoWalking San Francisco by Liz Gans
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Above San FranciscoAbove San Francisco by Arthur Hoppe
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San Francisco (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides)San Francisco (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides) by Jeffrey Kennedy
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Golden GateGolden Gate by Erin Jennifer Mar
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San Francisco's Golden Gate Park: A Thousand and Seventeen Acres of StoriesSan Francisco's Golden Gate Park: A Thousand and Seventeen Acres of Stories by Chris Pollock
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