Historical Resources
Who were the original residents of San Francisco or “Yerba Buena?” What role did San Francisco play during the Spanish-American War? What did Bernal Heights look like in the early 1900s? How was Donaldina Cameron important to the Church’s role in 20th-century Chinese immigration? Below are links that can help satisfy your curiosity about the city’s storied past.
Shaping San Francisco
This volunteer-based effort which began in the mid-90s compiles information and web links about San Francisco through the lens of labor, ecology, African-American history, and other topics.
San Francisco History for Visitors (SFGOV)
Designed for the visitor or tourist, this government-sponsored site offers a simple time-line of San Francisco history, along with some helpful links for additional information.
San Francisco Museum & Historical Society
Known and appreciated for hosting historical walks in the city free-of-charge, this organization is leading the effort to establish the Old Mint as the city’s first large-scale San Francisco history museum.
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
This site represents a treasure-trove of old documents, articles and photo galleries relating to the city’s history, organized by subject and year.
San Francisco Historic Photos (Public Library)
The San Francisco Public Library is an incredible source of old photos of the city throughout its history. This website connects the viewer with the library’s photo archives through thumbnails and source information.
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