San Francisco's Castro
(Part of the Images of America: San Francisco Series and Images of America: California Series)
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Book Overview
Nestled in the Eureka Valley area, the Castro is arguably the most well-known of San Francisco's neighborhoods, having been the epicenter of the gay rights movement since the 1970s. This new collection of photographs shows the area's growth from a smattering of Victorian houses built for working-class families in the 1870s to the flood of young gay men who settled in the neighborhood during the 1970s. This influx transformed the area and led to the...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0738528668
ISBN13:9780738528663
Release Date:November 2003
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.5" x 9.3"
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Arts, Music & Photography Biographies Gay & Lesbian History Photography State & Local TravelCustomer Reviews
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a great trip back in time
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Along the lines of the other books about different cities, this book hits the early gay days of the Castro. A little heavy on Milk, but otherwise a decent book.
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