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National Park Service: Muir Woods National Monument
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Muir Woods National Monument is nestled in San Francisco, California. Declared a national monument in 1908 and inhabited by the Miwok Indians originally, this redwood forest is filled...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Tsunami & Earthquake Research
The USGS provides an extensive section of information about tsunamis. The items presented are the basics of tsunamis regarding the Great San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, tsunamis in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, and the 1998...
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San Francisco Visitor Activities
From the city and county of San Francisco, this site offers an image gallery, links to popular cultural activities, and a state-wide visitors guide.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: San Francisco History
This site from the Museum of San Francisco provides a list of links to events that happened in San Francisco from 1846-1864 including many links about the Gold Rush.
US National Archives
Nara: Panoramic Photography Exhibit
View 21 panoramic photos from the National Archives collection that feature images of natural disaster sites, major construction projects, military units, and the like.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Museum of San Francisco: Isadora Duncan 1878 1927
This site from the Museum of San Francisco provides a biography and family background of Isadora Duncan, with stories of the family's history and involvement in the arts, as well as Duncan's upbringing.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of San Francisco: Panama Pacific International Exposition Map
See a map of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. An interesting hyperlink shows a map of the same area and the buildings damaged by the earthquake in San Francisco in 1989.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of San Franciso: Panama Pacific International Exposition 1915
Time travel back to 1915 and visit the Panama-Pacific Internation Exposition by following the description in the original brochure. San Francisco was justifiably proud of this expo which was a celebration of modern achievement in...
A&E Television
History.com: Alcatraz Escapes: 14 Breakout Attempts From the Island Prison
To ditch Alcatraz, the infamous federal penitentiary, inmates tried everything from papier-mache masks to a military impersonation to a bloody revolt. Over those three decades, the infamous prison known as "The Rock" housed more than...
A&E Television
History.com: Was the Escape From Alcatraz Successful?
A 2013 letter to the FBI, if real, suggests the Anglin brothers and Frank Morris survived one of the most daring and dangerous prison breaks of all time. It was one of the most ingenious prison breaks of all time -- if it worked. In...
University of California
The Bancroft Library: San Francisco Chinatown
Website explores the uniqueness of the oldest and largest urban Chinese American enclave, San Francisco's Chinatown.
Other
Guide to Psychology and Its Practice: Adolescent Violence
Why are some kids prone to violence? This site by R. Richmond, Ph.D. offers some sound reasons and is very informative. Is it money? Is it media? is it more?
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Old Sf
This site provides an alternative way of browsing the SFPL's incredible San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection. Its goal is to help you discover the history behind the places you see every day.And, if you're lucky, maybe you'll...
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: History: Go Eat Your Homework!
Learn a little about a few major cities in the United States while munching on the food that the city is known for. For example, Boston's history goes better while eating Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Recipes are included.
Museum of the City of San Francisco
Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: Steamer Day at the Post Office
This page contains information about Steamer Day that took place in San Francisco in the late 1800s.
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Statue of Christopher Columbus
Statue of Christopher Columbus and Coit Tower (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: California Palace of the Legion of Honor
California Palace of the Legion of Honor (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Cafe Zoetrope and Trans America Pyramid
Cafe Zoetrope and TransAmerica Pyramid (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Fort Mason's Great Meadow
View from Fort Mason's Great Meadow (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Statue at m.h. De Young Museum
Statue at M.H. de Young Museum (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Pagoda at Japanese Tea Garden
Pagoda at Japanese Tea Garden (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: m.h. De Young Memorial Museum
M.H. de Young Memorial Museum (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Saints Peter and Paul Church
Saints Peter and Paul Church (San Francisco)
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A View on Cities: San Francisco: Huntington Park at Nob Hill
Huntington Park at Nob Hill (San Francisco)