San Francisco, both a city and a county, has a population of about 805,000 people as of 2010, residing within an area of about 47 square miles or 120 km2.
Charms of San Francisco
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Charms of San Francisco
Besides its undulating terrain and beautiful views from the hills, San Francisco is proud of its Victorian era architecture homes. It is just simply amazing. These homes were better known compared to those in other North American cities. As you stroll or bike around the neighborhoods, you will be charmed by these colorful and beautiful homes, inscribe with intricate Victorian architecture. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_San_Francisco#1848_gold_rush)
See some beautiful Victorian era designed homes. Listen to Scott Mckensie's famous "San Francisco, Be sure to some flowers in your hairs"
ü Denim jeans were invented in San Francisco for the Gold Rush miners who needed tough, comfortable clothing.
ü Today, this city that abounds in natural beauty is the fourth most populous city in California and 14th most populous city in America.
ü San Francisco Bay is considered the world's largest landlocked harbor. In 1579 when Sir Francis Drake landed near San Francisco, however he missed the entrance to this magnificent natural harbor.
ü San Francisco has been built on 43 hills, the beauty of the city is express through the undulating terrain and beautiful views obtained from the hilltops. Twin Peaks offers a great view across the city.
ü San Francisco's original Spanish name was Yerba Buena or "Good Herb."
ü Irish coffee was first concocted in San Francisco, not Ireland.
Background
A settlement was set up by the Spanish around the San Francisco Bay area 1776. Prior to this, there were other European visitors to the area, including the Sir Francis Drake in 1579.
San Francisco was hit by a Gold Rush in 1849. As a small mining town, it grew from about 1000 to 25,000 people by 1849. Migrants continued to move into the city. By 1880 its population grew to 234,000. New neighborhoods were created, some of which continued to exist till today. Though San Francisco was hit by a devastating earthquake and fire in 1906, it was quickly rebuilt.
Well designed Victorian era homes
Part of Government Office building
A park is located on this hilly Alamo Square
A spot where Tourists will not missed - Painted homes of Seven Sisters
Masonic
San Francisco was the center of hippie culture during the latter half of 60s. In 1967, thousands of young people entered the Haight-Ashbury district during what became known as the “Summer of Love”. One of the theme song during this era is “San Francisco, (Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair) performed by Scott McKenzie. Click the sign below to watch his video performance.
Listen to Scott McKensie - "Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair, if you going to San Francisco"
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