Events
Upcoming Walking Tours for Spring 2018
My semi-annual West of Twin Peaks walking tours for San Francisco City Guides are next weekend: Mt. Davidson Hike, Sat. May 19 at 1PM and West Side Whimsy, Sun. May 20 at 1PM. No reservation is required and the walk is free. I will also be leading the Mt. Davidson Hike for the Glen Park […]
96th Annual Sunrise Service April 1st, 2018
Started in 1923 atop Mt. Davidson, this annual event continues!
Spring Tour of Mt. Davidson Park on Sat. May 6, 2017
I will be leading my annual free Spring tour of Mt. Davidson Park for San Francisco City Guides on Sat. May 6 at 1PM. More about the tour in this thoughtful and comprehensive article about the history of the park by Laura Thompson for Hoodline: From Cult Film to the Courtroom, Mt. Davidson takes Center Stage. […]
Mt. Davidson History Presentation Sat. Oct. 22nd
I am pleased to be the featured speaker for the October General Meeting of the Glen Park Neighborhoods History Project on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, at the Glen Park Branch, San Francisco Public Library Second Floor Meeting Room, 2825 Diamond Street (between Bosworth and Chenery Streets). Admission is free. See historic pictures […]
Mt. Davidson History Stroll – Sept. 10th
Offered in support of the Glen Park Neighborhood History Project Reserve Now! Saturday, September 10, 2016, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Meet at Sherwood Ave and Myra Way (Muni 36 bus shelter/turnaround). Explore the inspired history of San Francisco’s highest hill with Mt. Davidson historian Jacquie Proctor! This casual stroll through a 40-acre nature preserve […]
Aptos Middle Schoolyard Event – Sept. 17th
Aptos Middle School was built with Public Works Adminstration funds during the Great Depression (photo courtesy of Gray Brechin). I will be sharing historic neighborhood photos and books at the Aptos Middle Schoolyard Kick-Off celebration on Sat. Sept. 17th from 11AM-1PM. Hope to see you there!
West Side Whimsy Presentation – August 24th
West Side Whimsy – Wednesday, August 24 at 7:00 p.m – Merced Branch Library, 155 Winston Drive (at 19th Avenue), San Francisco, CA 94132 Discover the unique atmosphere and whimsical architecture of the City Beautiful movement-inspired neighborhoods built west of Twin Peaks. From Art Deco landmarks, West Indies colonials, and storybook cottages to Mediterranean villas, learn […]
Spring West Side Walk, Sunday, May 1st, 1PM
Learn about this home featured on the Golden Gate International Exposition Model Home tour and more on my annual spring West Side Whimsy tour for San Francisco City Guides on Sunday, May 1st, at 1PM. From Art Deco landmarks to storybook cottages and Spanish castles, see how architect Harold G. Stoner waved his magic wand […]
West Side Whimsy Walk Sunday, Oct. 4th at 1PM
I hope you can join me for my annual fall West Side Whimsy tour for San Francisco City Guides on Sunday, October 4th, at 1PM. From Art Deco landmarks to storybook cottages and Spanish castles, see how architect Harold G. Stoner waved his magic wand throughout West of Twin Peaks and beyond. Meet at the […]
Free Guided Hike of Mt. Davidson, Sun. May 31st
You are invited to my spring 2015 tour of Mt. Davidson Park for City Guides on Sun. May 31st at 1PM (rain cancels). Learn about the inspired history of the unique forest planted by Adolph Sutro on this 1.5 hour stroll to top of San Francisco’s highest hill. Find out about the crosses built at […]