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Historic Maps and Views of San Francisco contains twenty-four historic maps and views of San Francisco and its environs?dating from the 1800s through the present?ready for framing in a custom format or in a standard 11? x 14? frame. These stunning and fascinating images from The Granger Collection showcase San Francisco when it was still known as Yerba Buena, maps and ariel views of the expansion after the Gold Rush, a turn-of-the century photo of Chinatown at midnight, the Tower of Jewels at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in 1915, and the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. Each image's original printing information is provided, as well as additional information that places it in historic context and further illuminates its qualities. Each image is exquisitely reproduced to show off its color and detail. The perfect gift for lovers of travel, history, or art. Other titles in this series include: Historic Maps and Views of Boston Historic Maps and Views of Chicago Historic Maps and Views of the Old South Historic Maps and Views of New York Historic Maps and Views of London Historic Maps and Views of Rome Historic Maps and View of Paris

What makes a place? Rebecca Solnit reinvents the traditional atlas, searching for layers of meaning & connections of experience across San Francisco.

“The San Francisco Bay Shoreline Guide takes us on a walking and cycling journey around San Francisco Bay, unfolding the wonder, drama and beauty of one of the great estuaries of the world.”--Robert Redford "From the bustling waterfronts of our cities and towns, to our wild, windswept, and thankfully, protected natural wetlands, this is our fantastic guide to all of the magnificence of the San Francisco Bay Shoreline. Grab it and go on world-class journeys in our own backyard. I'll see you along the trail!"--Doug McConnell, Television Producer and Reporter “This guide helps to create an awareness and appreciation of San Francisco Bay.”--Sylvia McLaughlin, co-founder of Save the Bay Praise from the previous edition "There are absorbing stories here for the armchair reader and detailed guides for the active explorer. Read, enjoy, and cultivate your roots in the region."—Harold Gilliam "Comprehensive and copiously illustrated, this Guide is a treasure-house of user-friendly information. It reveals the equivalent of a national park hitherto unknown in our midst."—Margot Patterson Doss "This book is a complete guide to the Bay Area. All that's missing are the smells, so perhaps the next edition should be scratch and sniff."—Robin Williams

Rand McNally's folded map for San Francisco Bay Area is a must-have for anyone traveling in and around this part of California, offering unbeatable accuracy and reliability at a great price. Our trusted cartography shows all Interstate, U.S., state, and county highways, along with clearly indicated parks, points of interest, airports, county boundaries, and streets. The easy-to-use legend and detailed index make for quick and easy location of destinations. You'll see why Rand McNally folded maps have been the trusted standard for years. -Regularly updated. -Full-color maps. -Clearly labeled Interstate, U.S., state, and county highways. -Indications of parks, points of interest, airports, county boundaries, downtown & vicinity maps. -Easy-to-use legend. -Detailed & full street index. -Major Road index. -Enlargements of San Francisco downtown, Oakland downtown, San Jose downtown, San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport, San Jose International Airport. - Convenient folded size. Coverage Area: Communities included, Fremont, Oakland, Palo Alto, Pleasanton, Redwood City, San Jose, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale. Product Details: Measures 9.5' x 4' and folds out to 40' x 28'.

This ultimate traveler's tool combines a 10-paneled laminated map and pocket guide featuring: -- A downtown street map, city overview, neighborhood maps, and transit routes -- Reviews of affordable restaurants, accommodations, sights, and museums with addresses, phone numbers, and prices.