The Old North Waterfront: The History and Rebirth of a San Francisco Neighborhood
About this book
The Ron Kaufman Companies [Published 2004]. Hardcover, 136 pp. First Edition. Black and white and color illustrations throughout. Includes walking tour and map in pocket affixed to back cover. [From front jacket flap] Join us for a fascinating journey through San Francisco's old North Waterfront. You will relive its history during the times of the Native Americans, the Spanish and Mexican settlers, and the early statehood of California. Experience the waterfront's evolution into a dynamic neighborhood, its eventual deterioration after World War II, and the revitalization that continues today. Use the enclosed map and walking tour to witness firsthand a methodical, private restoration process that started in 1960 and continues to this day. It has created one of San Francisco's most desirable commercial and residential neighborhoods. You will enjoy a walking tour through an urban "preservation paradise."