San Francisco, California
Yerba Buena Torpedo Storehouse
One time home to turn of the century explosives, now hidden under the Bay Bridge.
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San Francisco, California
One time home to turn of the century explosives, now hidden under the Bay Bridge.
San Francisco, California
Prone to disastrous fires, the city of San Francisco has the Guardian, a fireboat gifted by residents, to watch over them from the bay.
San Francisco, California
Approximately 250,000 people left homeless by the great earthquake and fires found shelter in Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco, California
These WWII-era murals were initially booed as a libelous portrayal of the American dream but have survived multiple attempts to have them destroyed.
San Francisco, California
Once the fastest ship from San Francisco to Tahiti, the Galilee now lays in pieces in three different cities.
San Francisco, California
Only hotel where you can legally launder money.
San Francisco, California
The best place in the park to test out your throwing arm.
San Francisco, California
A miniature view of the park, caught in time.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco's first World's Fair, dedicated to the wonders of California.
San Francisco, California
Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.
San Francisco, California
A monumental cross hides in the trees in Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco, California
With the touch of a button, you can read a randomly selected short story.
San Francisco, California
These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.
San Francisco, California
This giant head is all that remains of a once proud statue that survived an earthquake but not a fall off of a wagon.
San Francisco, California
The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco, California
Noble beasts perhaps, but not the Emperor's dogs.
San Francisco, California
The taxidermied remains of the "last wild grizzly bear in California" and of the symbol of the state of California.
San Francisco, California
Forgotten and then destroyed by fire, this was once one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the world.
San Francisco, California
Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District.
San Francisco, California
Russian history in San Francisco.
San Francisco, California
San Franciscans leave gifts and messages for the magical beings that live behind the tiny, mysterious door installed on a tree in Golden Gate Park.
San Francisco, California
Radioactivity still cause for concern at this urban explorer's paradise.
San Francisco, California
Amazing meticulous gardens of personal wood carvings, Hydrangea, Canna, and many other flowers.
San Francisco, California
The giant pair of sexy legs sticking out the window of this costume store have become its main draw.