San Francisco leaders announce creation of a $1.7-million fund to upgrade the iconic concrete tower built in 1933 and to repair its severely damaged famous frescoes.SAN FRANCISCO — Amid a vigorous citizen campaign to raise awareness about the decay of San Francisco's Coit Tower and its Depression-era murals, city officials have announced a comprehensive effort to overhaul the historic landmark. full story ![]()
A restaurateur’s plan to upgrade the visitor experience at Coit Tower has stalled due to a disagreement between two city departments. Terry Grimm, whose family operates Anchor Oyster Bar in the Castro district, received approval from the Recreation and Park Commission in June to become Coit’s new concessionaire. Grimm’s plan was to double Coit’s staff and add guides who...
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San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but there's one unique perspective you probably haven't seen its vistas from-the periscope of a 1950's World War II-era submarine. In 1951, the U.S.S. Catfish (best sub name ever), a Balao class diesel-electric submarine, took a detour through San Francisco Bay on its way north from San Diego. Apparently the...
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A tower rises in the west. Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, construction of San Francisco’s Transbay Transit Tower is now officially underway.
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San Francisco Symphony announces 2013-14 season, from Gershwin to Hitchcock to Britten.
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A tower rises in the west.
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San Francisco officials tout the planned Transbay Transit Tower as the tallest building on the West Coast, but the new Wilshire Grand in Los Angeles will come out a bit higher.
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San Francisco officials tout the planned Transbay Transit Tower as the tallest building on the West Coast, but the new Wilshire Grand in Los Angeles will come out a bit higher.
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A string of hot new plays make their regional debuts in San Francisco Playhouse's new season.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Deadheads are uniting in opposition to a proposal to rename a San Francisco venue named in honor of the Grateful Dead founder. The San Francisco Chronicle reports (http://bit.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- An investigation finds apparent conflicts of interest involving some of the experts asked to conduct a technical review of the tower foundation for the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.
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