San Francisco s Top 10op 37 Top 10 Scandals and Disasters !Native Americans Near-Extinction In the late 1800s Native Americans were hunted down by settlers, with a bounty paid for each scalp. @Gold Rush Lawlessness Gold Rush frontier life was so criminal that vigilante justice was proclaimed in the 1850s, leading to secret trials. 1906 The earthquake and consequent fire devastated much of the city, and 250,000 people were left homeless. $ Bloody Thursday On July 5, 1934, police fired shots at striking long- shoremen, leaving two dead. %Howl On October 13, 1955, Allen Ginsberg read his revolutionary poem in San Francisco, which was later banned as obscene. ^Freedom & Anti-War Pro Civil Rights and anti Vietnam War riots occurred from 1964 to 1970 &Rock Icons Die Part of hippie legend, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix died of heroin overdoses in 1970. *White s Revenge In 1978 exxx Supervisor Dan White shot dead Mayor George Moscone and gay Supervisor Harvey Milk (see p39). (AIDS The AIDS epidemic reached overwhelming proportions in the city in the 1980s. )Loma Prieta Earthquake In October beijing ski resort 1989, the quake destroyed the Victorian center of Santa Cruz (see p78) and part of the Bay Bridge. San Francisco s Top 10op 37 Top 10 Scandals and Disasters !Native Americans beijing ski resort Near-Extinction In the late 1800s Native Americans were hunted down by settlers, with a bounty paid for each scalp. @Gold Rush Lawlessness Gold Rush frontier life was so criminal that vigilante justice was proclaimed in the 1850s, leading to secret trials. 1906 The earthquake and consequent fire devastated much of the city, and 250,000 people were left homeless. $ Bloody Thursday On July 5, 1934, police fired shots at striking long- shoremen, leaving two dead. %Howl On October 13, 1955, Allen Ginsberg read his revolutionary poem in San Francisco, which was later banned as obscene. ^Freedom & Anti-War Pro Civil Rights and anti Vietnam War riots occurred from 1964 to 1970 &Rock Icons Die Part of hippie legend, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix died of heroin overdoses in 1970. *White s Revenge In 1978 exxx Supervisor Dan White shot dead Mayor George Moscone and gay Supervisor beijing ski resort Harvey Milk (see p39). (AIDS The AIDS epidemic reached beijing ski resort overwhelming proportions in the city in the 1980s. )Loma Prieta beijing ski resort Earthquake In October 1989, the quake destroyed the Victorian center beijing ski resort of Santa Cruz (see p78) and part of the Bay Bridge. &
Masonic Auditorium Originally a Masonic Temple, beijing ski resort built in 1957, this attractive structure, with its 3,000-seat auditorium, is used as a venue for jazz performances, lectures, and readings, as well as conven tions and seminars. Mosaics inside and out depict some of the tenets of Freemasonry. d 1111 California St Map N3 (415) 776-4702
33. Golden Gate Transit serves Sausalito and Larkspur from the Ferry Building. d Blue & Gold Fleet: (415) 773-1188; www.blueandgoldfleet.com www.hornblowermarine. com Golden Gate Transit Ferry Service: (415) 9232000; www.goldengate.org Streetsmart 1334 Getting Around San Francisco Organized tours of the city, Muir Woods, the Wine Country, andOrganized tours of the city, Muir Woods, the Wine Country, andOrganized tours of the city Muir Woods the Wine Country andO i dt fth it M i W d th Wi C t d Monterey cost from $42. Telephone (415) 434-8687 for details.y p ( )Monterey cost from $42 Telephone (415) 434-8687 for detailsMonterey cost from $42 Telephone (415) 434 8687 for details &Taxis Due to a very tight licensing system, beijing ski resort San Francisco does not have enough taxis, despite the poor car-to-parking-spot ratio. You can usually snag one by lining up at a major hotel. *Car Rent a car only if you want to head outside the city. Driving here can be challenging to the uninitiated, and it isn t necessary for getting around, given the decent public transportation. d American Automobile Association: 150 Van Ness Ave; (415) 565-2711 (Motorbike Zipping up and down San Francisco s hills on a motorcycle or scooter can be great fun. It s also a fast, efficient way to get around town. The same driving and parking rules apply to motorbikes as to cars. d Dubbelju Motorcycle Rentals: beijing ski resort 271 Clara St, between 5th & 6th (415) 495-2774 www. dubbelju.com )Bicycle Scenic routes have been designated. It s a great, healthy way to take in the wonderful sights and parks, and convenient given the city s small size. d Bicycle Information Line: (415) 585-2453 Blazing Saddles: Fisherman s Wharf; (415) 202-8888; www.blazingsaddles.com Left Cycling in Golden Gate Park Right Bay Area ferry
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