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San Francisco's Glen Park and Diamond Heights (CA) (Images of America)

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Arcadia's visual treats remain important historical coverages for any library strong in visual treatments of California history and culture. San Francisco Bay Area residents now have a new title to enjoy. Emma Bland Smith's SAN FRANCISCO'S GLEN PARK AND DIAMOND HEIGHTS comes from a native who grew up only a few miles from the area, and offers a historical survey based on interviews with amateur historians and residents alike. The vintage photos come from neighbors' old basement archives and tell the story of an area where immigrant families could live peacefully. An outstanding local history suitable for any California history collection.

A mezmerising visual record of a bygone era; nicely put together. I bought land in Glen Park in 2004 and now live there, in the house my wife and I built. I am proud to be a part of the continued evolution of this great San Francisco neighborhood. It was fascinating to read about the passion and determination of the 'village' community; particulary in oposing the cross town freeway that would have devastated the canyon and ruined the community (not to mention, would have ran directly over my house!)

Interesting photographic and written history of these two old San Francisco neighborhoods. I would recommend it to anyone living in the Glen Park and Diamond Heights areas. It would make a great coffee table book.