History. Photographs. Opening in 1898, San Francisco's Ferry Building has witnessed a century of turbulent and compelling history. From its prominent position at the foot of Market Street, it has seen a hundred years of victory parades and funeral processions, protest marches and celebrations, earthquakes and freeways, as well as the daily comings and goings of thousands of citizens. From an era of horsecars, seamen's boardinghouses, and nickel steam beer, to the present age of computers and highrises, the Ferry Building has served as a terminus for passengers and as a constant, elegant, and hardworking presence in the life of San Francisco. This book is a grand visual tribute to the Ferry Building's first one hundred years. Over 200 photos and an intensively-researched and lively text bring to life the sights, sounds, and ambiance of San Francisco's vibrant past.
Book Description
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Stunning Pictorial History... Fascinating!,
This review is from: Ferry Building, The: Witness To A Century Of Change, 1898-1998 (Paperback)
Nancy Olmsted's "The Ferry Building" is truly a rich visual journey. It is a celebration of urban experience. It is a tribute to all that is wonderful, unique and special about transportation, ferries, and urban living. The stunning visual images remind us that we are deeply connected to our transit, to the water of the Bay, and to our urban community spaces. It illustrates the richness of our maritime heritage, the gift of our waterfront, and the importance of appreciating and preserving the Ferry Building as a monument of all that is great about San Francisco.-- Perry Brissette, Friends of the Berkeley Ferry
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Magnificent. A Perfect Historical Record.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ferry Building, The: Witness To A Century Of Change, 1898-1998 (Paperback)
The most extraordinary collection of vintage San Francisco photographs I've ever seen. A fantastically well researched book in addition to being a visual masterpiece.
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
So You'd Like to...
Look for Similar Items by Category
- Books > History > Americas > United States
