San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury (Images of America: California)

San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury (Images of America: California)

At the turn of the 20th century, the Haight-Ashbury first gained prominence as the gateway to Golden Gate Park; six decades later, it would anchor the worldwide cultural revolution that blossomed in the 1960s. Though synonymous with peace, love, and living outside the mainstream, its history goes back long before the Summer of Love. Starting as a dairy farm in San Franciscoâ€™s Outlands, the area saw a building boom of Queen Anne country homes for well-heeled San Franciscans and served as a refuge for victims of the 1906 earthquake and fire. Through world wars, industrial and cultural revolutions, the dot-com boom, and beyond, the Haight-Ashbury has one of the most fascinating histories of any place, anywhere. Here is the story of a vibrant neighborhood that attracts throngs of visitors, while maintaining a core community of families, young people, and long-timers.

Country	USA
Author	Katherine Powell Cohen
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Arcadia Publishing
EAN	9780738559940
Edition	First Edition
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0738559946
Label	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
MPN	black & white illustrations, maps, front
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	128
PartNumber	black & white illustrations, maps, front
PublicationDate	2008-12-08
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
ReleaseDate	2008-12-08
Studio	Arcadia Publishing

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