On June 29, 1776, Fr. Francisco Palou dedicated the first site of Mission San Francisco de Asis on the shores of Dolores Lagoon. At the time, it was a just a patch in the village of Chutchuii, the home of the Ohlone people, and Palou could never have foreseen the vibrant city that would eventually spring up around the humble settlement. The final mission building, popularly known as Mission Dolores and San Francisco's oldest complete structure, was dedicated on August 2, 1791, at what became Sixteenth and Dolores Streets. After the gold rush, the district around the mission began its dramatic evolution to the diverse area we know today, a bustling mix of immigrants from other states, Europe, and South and Central America.
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In this collection of photographs from longtime Mission families and such organizations as Mission High School, the California Historical Society, and the Archdiocese of San Francisco, author and Mission native Bernadette Hooper depicts her unique neighborhood over the years. From its early days as a rural outpost to the later influx of settlers from Latin America, who brought with them colorful festivals like Carnaval, San Francisco's first neighborhood has grown and changed, culminating in today's destination that draws thousands to its nightlife, restaurants, bookstores, and alternative theatres.
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I grew up in the Mission and thoroughly enjoyed seeing photos from the home of my youth. It made me want to run down for a Whizburger & strawberry shake. ... and Nickel Pool - Lord that water was COLD! The photo of La Palma Market on 24th reminded me that my mother used to send me there to buy hand-made corn tortillas; so good. The Miracle Mile - I haven't heard Mission Street called that in ages. The memories come flooding back. Ms. Hooper did an outstanding job portraying the heart & soul of the neighborhood.
This pictorial treasure belongs on the shelf of every person who loves San Francisco.
This pictorial treasure belongs on the shelf of every person who loves San Francisco.
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I enjoyed the book very much. The history was very informative. For those of us who lived or went to school in the area, the pictures brought back lots of good memories. The book made a wonderful gift at Christmas.So many friends and family members were able to relieve some great places and times as well.
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Well, I got this book from the library at SJSU...and couldn't put it down for days and days...just kept looking at the pictures, and reading the captions over and over. I grew up in the Mission and went to school at Immaculate Conception Academy..Hello Barbara Bottarini. I remember your name! Anyway...seeing pictures of the old St. Anthony's Church before it burned down...priceless, because I totally forgot how it looked like, outside and inside. As a little girl, we'd be outside on a Saturday afternoon going to shop at Mission, and seeing all the brides coming out of the church dressed in splendor was such a fun "girly" thing for me, my sister, our friend Elena, my mother and grandmother. Shopping at Willow's..wow..forgot all about it. Check it out. A must have for your library.
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Excellent. Had picture of house next door to us that we referred to as the mansion!
Published on September 25, 2007 by Genevieve M. Edwards
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Since I grew up and went to school in the Mission district, it brought back many pleasant memories. I graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in 1956. Read more
Published on January 14, 2007 by Barbara Bottarini
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San Francisco, Guerrero Street, Mission District, Mission Dolores, Mission Street, Mission High, World War, Twenty-fourth Street, Courtesy of California Historical Society, Dolores Street, Valencia Street, Army Street, Sixteenth Street, Twenty-second Street, Anthony-Immaculate Conception School, Bernal Heights, Dolores Park, Folsom Street, Capp Street, Courtesy of Etienne Simon, James Church, James School, Nineteenth Street, Seals Stadium, Twenty-first Street New!
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San Francisco, Guerrero Street, Mission District, Mission Dolores, Mission Street, Mission High, World War, Twenty-fourth Street, Courtesy of California Historical Society, Dolores Street, Valencia Street, Army Street, Sixteenth Street, Twenty-second Street, Anthony-Immaculate Conception School, Bernal Heights, Dolores Park, Folsom Street, Capp Street, Courtesy of Etienne Simon, James Church, James School, Nineteenth Street, Seals Stadium, Twenty-first Street New!
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