The 1950s was a decade of change in San Francisco. These colorful photographs are an amazing glimpse at a San Francisco of the mid 20th century.
Showing posts with label San Francisco. Show all posts
Showing posts with label San Francisco. Show all posts
July 13, 2016
July 3, 2016
Haunting Footage of San Francisco Earthquake Aftermath, 1906
Haunting footage on the streets of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake which devastated much of the city, left more than 300,000 people homeless and killed over 3000. The earthquake was the first natural disaster of its magnitude to be documented by photography and motion picture footage. This film appears to be made by amateurs who attached a camera to a car driven around the city. Noticeable is the huge amount of people out sightseeing amid the rubble.
June 11, 2016
39 Rarely Seen Vintage Photos of the Golden Gate Bridge Under Construction
Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began with the digging of a pit for the Marin County anchorage on January 5, 1933. Construction of the bridge continued through the Great Depression. The Golden Gate Bridge was dedicated on May 27, 1937. Celebrations included the Golden Gate Bridge Fiesta and Pedestrian Day. The Golden Gate Bridge continues to be well-known landmark of San Francisco.
Here are some rare vintage photos of the Bridge during construction.
Here are some rare vintage photos of the Bridge during construction.
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| Aerial view of Golden Gate Bridge under construction, San Francisco, 1936 |
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| Aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge under construction, San Francisco, between 1933 and 1937 |
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| Cable rests on the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, 1935 |
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| Construction of south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, 1935 |
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| Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, 1935 |
June 6, 2016
The Haight: Love, Rock, and Revolution – Jim Marshall's Iconic Photos Capture the '60s San Francisco
The counter-culture movement of the 1960s is one of the most endlessly examined moments of the twentieth century. Widely regarded as the cradle of revolution, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury grew from a small neighborhood to a worldwide phenomenon—a concept that extends far beyond the boundaries of the intersection itself.
Jim Marshall visually chronicled this area as perhaps no one else did. Renowned for his portraits of some of the greatest musicians of the era, Marshall covered Haight-Ashbury with the same unique eye that allowed him to amass a staggering archive of music photography and Grammy recognition for his work.
Bold and beautifully crafted, these stunning photographs offer fresh insight into the Summer of Love, Haight-Ashbury, and beyond.
Jim Marshall visually chronicled this area as perhaps no one else did. Renowned for his portraits of some of the greatest musicians of the era, Marshall covered Haight-Ashbury with the same unique eye that allowed him to amass a staggering archive of music photography and Grammy recognition for his work.
Bold and beautifully crafted, these stunning photographs offer fresh insight into the Summer of Love, Haight-Ashbury, and beyond.
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| The Charlatans perform in the Golden Gate Park , 1967. |
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| The Grateful Dead perform in the Panhandle, 1967. |
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| Jimi Hendrix filming Janis Joplin backstage at Winterland in 1968. |
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| Joan Baez and Paul McCartney doodling backstage at Candlestick Park in 1966. |
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| Janis Joplin backstage at Winterland in 1968. |
June 5, 2016
Before the Earthquake: 28 Vintage Photographs That Show San Francisco in the Early 1900s
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked San Francisco in 1906 and the resulting fires devastated the city, but old San Francisco remains in these amazing photographs that were taken around 1900.
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| Chinatown in SF, Cal. around 1900 |
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| Chinatown in SF, Cal. around 1900 |
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| Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, SF, Cal. around 1900 |
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| Ferry Bldg in SF, Cal. around 1900 |
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| Ferry Bldg in SF, Cal. around 1900 |
May 14, 2016
San Francisco's Chinatown in the Early 1900s Through Arnold Genthe's Lens
Arnold Genthe (1869 – 1942) was a German-born American photographer, best known for his photographs of San Francisco's Chinatown, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, and his portraits of noted people, from politicians and socialites to literary figures and entertainment celebrities.
Here are some from his photos of everyday life in San Francisco's Chinatown in the early 1900s.
Here are some from his photos of everyday life in San Francisco's Chinatown in the early 1900s.
February 7, 2016
January 24, 2016
60 Amazing Black and White Photos Capture Street Scenes of San Francisco in 1968
William Gale Gedney (1932-1989) was an American documentary and street photographer. It wasn't until after his death that his work gained momentum and his work is now widely recognized. These black and white photographs of San Francisco captured by William in 1968...
December 12, 2015
Amazing Color Photos of Everyday Life in San Francisco in the 1970s
Minneapolis-based photographer Peter Stratmoen shot these amazing photos of everyday life in San Francisco in 1975 and 1978.
November 1, 2015
Colorful Photographs Taken in the 1940s and 1950s That Show a Beautiful San Francisco Before It Became the Center of the Tech World
These beautiful vintage photos were taken in the 1940s and 1950s by photographer Charles Cushman show a beautiful and diverse city, one that's filled with gorgeous vistas, classic Victorian homes, and people from all walks of life.
September 30, 2015
August 14, 2015
20 Incredible Photos of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
The 1906 San Francisco earthquake struck the coast of Northern California at 5:12 a.m. on April 18 with a moment magnitude of 7.8 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). Devastating fires broke out in the city that lasted for several days. As a result, about 3,000 people died and over 80% of San Francisco was destroyed.
The earthquake and resulting fire are remembered as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States. The death toll from the earthquake and resulting fire remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California's history.
The earthquake and resulting fire are remembered as one of the worst natural disasters in the history of the United States. The death toll from the earthquake and resulting fire remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California's history.
July 21, 2015
20 Wonderful Photos of San Francisco’s SoMa District During the Late 1970s and Early 1980s
In 1978, Janet Delaney moved to San Francisco's South of Market (SoMa) district because the location was central and the rent was cheap. She was a student at the San Francisco Art Institute at the time. Delaney began taking photographs with a view camera on the weekends. She initially shot construction sites near her apartment, including the vast Moscone convention center. “As I continue to photograph in San Francisco and in urban areas around the world,” says Delaney, “I see that who plays and who pays remains, as it always was, the central issue.”
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| Saturday Afternoon, Howard between 3rd and 4th Streets, 1981 |
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| Flag Makers, Natoma at 3rd Street, 1982 |
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| Across from the Moscone Center, 3rd at Tehama Street, 1980 |
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| Artist in her Studio, Project One, 10th at Howard Street, 1980 |
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| Back porch view, 62 Langton Street, 1975 |
