San Francisco California » firstSan Francisco California | https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:16:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 First Time In San Francisco It S Not What We Thought https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/03/first-time-in-san-francisco-it-s-not-what-we-thought/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/03/first-time-in-san-francisco-it-s-not-what-we-thought/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:07:32 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/03/first-time-in-san-francisco-it-s-not-what-we-thought/ ]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/03/first-time-in-san-francisco-it-s-not-what-we-thought/feed/ 0 Best Things To Do In San Francisco On Your First Time Sanfrancisco Unitedstates Travel https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/best-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-on-your-first-time-sanfrancisco-unitedstates-travel/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/best-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-on-your-first-time-sanfrancisco-unitedstates-travel/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:38:33 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/best-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-on-your-first-time-sanfrancisco-unitedstates-travel/ ]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/best-things-to-do-in-san-francisco-on-your-first-time-sanfrancisco-unitedstates-travel/feed/ 0 1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/1873-san-francisco-illustrated-press-california-magazine-first-issue/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/1873-san-francisco-illustrated-press-california-magazine-first-issue/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:10:43 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/1873-san-francisco-illustrated-press-california-magazine-first-issue/
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue

1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
24 pages including printed wraps. 8 x 11.5. This is a used antique magazine. Please study the photos for the best description of condition. Loosely string bound, no covers. As such the quality of the plates is very good. First illustration titled “First View Of The Sierras By California Pioneers”. The plate depicting the Columbia River from a photo by Watkins is exceptionally nice. The text content is charming as well. There is a nice write up and engraving of a popular California Author. Some other California content, such as an Ode to the original pioneers. Some fun children’s content as well. Worldcat shows only five institutional holdings. Cover is a bit dirty. I did not see any writing or markings. Overall near very good condition. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.
1873. San Francisco ILLUSTRATED PRESS. California Magazine. First Issue
]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/02/1873-san-francisco-illustrated-press-california-magazine-first-issue/feed/ 0 San Francisco Our Honest First Impressions https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/01/san-francisco-our-honest-first-impressions/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/01/san-francisco-our-honest-first-impressions/#comments Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:29:32 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/01/san-francisco-our-honest-first-impressions/ ]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2026/01/san-francisco-our-honest-first-impressions/feed/ 0 Days In USA First Time In California San Francisco And Beyond Free And Easy Travel Michel https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/10/days-in-usa-first-time-in-california-san-francisco-and-beyond-free-and-easy-travel-michel/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/10/days-in-usa-first-time-in-california-san-francisco-and-beyond-free-and-easy-travel-michel/#comments Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:19:32 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/10/days-in-usa-first-time-in-california-san-francisco-and-beyond-free-and-easy-travel-michel/ ]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/10/days-in-usa-first-time-in-california-san-francisco-and-beyond-free-and-easy-travel-michel/feed/ 0 San Francisco MUNICAPAL RAILWAY -First Edition 1978 Cable Car Tokens (4) https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/san-francisco-municapal-railway-first-edition-1978-cable-car-tokens-4/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/san-francisco-municapal-railway-first-edition-1978-cable-car-tokens-4/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:14:53 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/san-francisco-municapal-railway-first-edition-1978-cable-car-tokens-4/
San Francisco MUNICAPAL RAILWAY -First Edition 1978 Cable Car Tokens (4)
San Francisco MUNICAPAL RAILWAY -First Edition 1978 Cable Car Tokens (4)
San Francisco MUNICAPAL RAILWAY -First Edition 1978 Cable Car Tokens (4)

San Francisco MUNICAPAL RAILWAY -First Edition 1978 Cable Car Tokens (4)
San Francisco-First Edition (1978) Set Cable Car Tokens – THE FIRST CABLE STREET RAILWAY IN THE WORLD – SINCE 1873. Bay – Golden Gate Bridge – Coit Tower – Fishermen’s Wharf – Lombard Street- Ferry Building – Market Street – Great Highway. Cliff House – Pacific Ocean – San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge – Giants Baseball – Warriors Basketball.
San Francisco MUNICAPAL RAILWAY -First Edition 1978 Cable Car Tokens (4)
]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/san-francisco-municapal-railway-first-edition-1978-cable-car-tokens-4/feed/ 0 Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/antique-photo-san-francisco-ca-first-congregational-church-post-and-mason-c-1910-3/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/antique-photo-san-francisco-ca-first-congregational-church-post-and-mason-c-1910-3/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:00:54 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2025/07/antique-photo-san-francisco-ca-first-congregational-church-post-and-mason-c-1910-3/
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910

Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Estate sale find, original antique vintage photo of the. First Congregational Church with. Post earthquake repairs located at Post and Mason Streets, San Francisco, California. NOTE: The last image is for reference only and is not included in the listing. The back of the photo indicates that the church was in Rockford Illinois, however, further investigation suggests that this was the First Congregational Church located at Post and Mason Streets, San Francisco, California. This is based on comparing photos showing the earthquake damage of the church and repairs made afterwards. In addition the adjacent buildings appear to be the same as well. In addition the sign indicates that the pastor was George C. From the rootsweb website. Adams served as pastor from November 8, 1896, to September 3, 1910. Much was done in the upkeep and improvement of the splendid building. In 1904 the roof and spire were covered with slate shingles, and stained glass windows placed in the clerestory which before had been closed in. The mellow light which entered brightened and beautified the main auditorium by day. Adam’s tenth Easter, April 15th, 1906, he had before him the largest congregations in any Protestant church in the city, and could reasonably envision years ahead of substantial progress. The city was growing faster numerically then ever before, and his was the most constructive accomplishment of that period in the Protestant field. Three days later, at 5:18 in the gray of the early morning, the city was shaken by a great earthquake that did immense damage, followed by vast fires which burned fiercely and uncontrolled for more than two days and two nights, burning, north of Market, as far west as Van Ness, and around Hayes Street as far west as Laguna, and, south of Market, as far east as Division, as far south as 20th Street, and as far west as Dolores. It is estimated that by the time the fires were out, more than one hundred thousand of the city’s population had left never to return, and that other huge segments had left temporarily or were living in improvised shelters. Among those who left thus hastily were about half of the church’s constituency, and many of those who remained lost their possessions or business or employment. The church building withstood the earthquake fairly well, although the brick work of the walls and spire was cracked in places near the top. But during the first night the fires began to close in, and early the next morning the building was burned down. The church accepted, for the time being, the invitation of Plymouth Church to worship with it. Its spacious wooden building on Post between Buchanan and Webster was outside the fire zone, and practically undamaged by the earthquake. Meserve, the pastor of Plymouth Church, arranged to preach alternately. This decision made, Dr. Adams hastened for its fulfillment, apparently fearing that if prompt action in that direction was not taken, the remnants of his congregation might be absorbed by Plymouth Church. It happened that Dr. Adams’ most trusted church official, Barton S. Hays, was a builder, and with him Dr. To them it seemed that a tent or a flimsy structure, such as some downtown interests projected for the immediate future, would be too short lived, too lacking in comfort and stability, too unattractive; on the other hand, that the restoration of the old church would create too heavy a financial burden and constitute too great a step into an unknown future. So without architectural or engineering advice, they advocated and secured the adoption by the church of the middle course of flooring over the basement of the old building, finishing above a one-story auditorium with a comparatively low roof, and scaling down the walls that were still standing to the height this operation required. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
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Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910

Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Estate sale find, original antique vintage photo of the. First Congregational Church with. Post earthquake repairs located at Post and Mason Streets, San Francisco, California. NOTE: The last image is for reference only and is not included in the listing. The back of the photo indicates that the church was in Rockford Illinois, however, further investigation suggests that this was the First Congregational Church located at Post and Mason Streets, San Francisco, California. This is based on comparing photos showing the earthquake damage of the church and repairs made afterwards. In addition the adjacent buildings appear to be the same as well. In addition the sign indicates that the pastor was George C. From the rootsweb website. Adams served as pastor from November 8, 1896, to September 3, 1910. Much was done in the upkeep and improvement of the splendid building. In 1904 the roof and spire were covered with slate shingles, and stained glass windows placed in the clerestory which before had been closed in. The mellow light which entered brightened and beautified the main auditorium by day. Adam’s tenth Easter, April 15th, 1906, he had before him the largest congregations in any Protestant church in the city, and could reasonably envision years ahead of substantial progress. The city was growing faster numerically then ever before, and his was the most constructive accomplishment of that period in the Protestant field. Three days later, at 5:18 in the gray of the early morning, the city was shaken by a great earthquake that did immense damage, followed by vast fires which burned fiercely and uncontrolled for more than two days and two nights, burning, north of Market, as far west as Van Ness, and around Hayes Street as far west as Laguna, and, south of Market, as far east as Division, as far south as 20th Street, and as far west as Dolores. It is estimated that by the time the fires were out, more than one hundred thousand of the city’s population had left never to return, and that other huge segments had left temporarily or were living in improvised shelters. Among those who left thus hastily were about half of the church’s constituency, and many of those who remained lost their possessions or business or employment. The church building withstood the earthquake fairly well, although the brick work of the walls and spire was cracked in places near the top. But during the first night the fires began to close in, and early the next morning the building was burned down. The church accepted, for the time being, the invitation of Plymouth Church to worship with it. Its spacious wooden building on Post between Buchanan and Webster was outside the fire zone, and practically undamaged by the earthquake. Meserve, the pastor of Plymouth Church, arranged to preach alternately. This decision made, Dr. Adams hastened for its fulfillment, apparently fearing that if prompt action in that direction was not taken, the remnants of his congregation might be absorbed by Plymouth Church. It happened that Dr. Adams’ most trusted church official, Barton S. Hays, was a builder, and with him Dr. To them it seemed that a tent or a flimsy structure, such as some downtown interests projected for the immediate future, would be too short lived, too lacking in comfort and stability, too unattractive; on the other hand, that the restoration of the old church would create too heavy a financial burden and constitute too great a step into an unknown future. So without architectural or engineering advice, they advocated and secured the adoption by the church of the middle course of flooring over the basement of the old building, finishing above a one-story auditorium with a comparatively low roof, and scaling down the walls that were still standing to the height this operation required. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
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Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910

Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910
Estate sale find, original antique vintage photo of the. First Congregational Church with. Post earthquake repairs located at Post and Mason Streets, San Francisco, California. NOTE: The last image is for reference only and is not included in the listing. The back of the photo indicates that the church was in Rockford Illinois, however, further investigation suggests that this was the First Congregational Church located at Post and Mason Streets, San Francisco, California. This is based on comparing photos showing the earthquake damage of the church and repairs made afterwards. In addition the adjacent buildings appear to be the same as well. In addition the sign indicates that the pastor was George C. From the rootsweb website. Adams served as pastor from November 8, 1896, to September 3, 1910. Much was done in the upkeep and improvement of the splendid building. In 1904 the roof and spire were covered with slate shingles, and stained glass windows placed in the clerestory which before had been closed in. The mellow light which entered brightened and beautified the main auditorium by day. Adam’s tenth Easter, April 15th, 1906, he had before him the largest congregations in any Protestant church in the city, and could reasonably envision years ahead of substantial progress. The city was growing faster numerically then ever before, and his was the most constructive accomplishment of that period in the Protestant field. Three days later, at 5:18 in the gray of the early morning, the city was shaken by a great earthquake that did immense damage, followed by vast fires which burned fiercely and uncontrolled for more than two days and two nights, burning, north of Market, as far west as Van Ness, and around Hayes Street as far west as Laguna, and, south of Market, as far east as Division, as far south as 20th Street, and as far west as Dolores. It is estimated that by the time the fires were out, more than one hundred thousand of the city’s population had left never to return, and that other huge segments had left temporarily or were living in improvised shelters. Among those who left thus hastily were about half of the church’s constituency, and many of those who remained lost their possessions or business or employment. The church building withstood the earthquake fairly well, although the brick work of the walls and spire was cracked in places near the top. But during the first night the fires began to close in, and early the next morning the building was burned down. The church accepted, for the time being, the invitation of Plymouth Church to worship with it. Its spacious wooden building on Post between Buchanan and Webster was outside the fire zone, and practically undamaged by the earthquake. Meserve, the pastor of Plymouth Church, arranged to preach alternately. This decision made, Dr. Adams hastened for its fulfillment, apparently fearing that if prompt action in that direction was not taken, the remnants of his congregation might be absorbed by Plymouth Church. It happened that Dr. Adams’ most trusted church official, Barton S. Hays, was a builder, and with him Dr. To them it seemed that a tent or a flimsy structure, such as some downtown interests projected for the immediate future, would be too short lived, too lacking in comfort and stability, too unattractive; on the other hand, that the restoration of the old church would create too heavy a financial burden and constitute too great a step into an unknown future. So without architectural or engineering advice, they advocated and secured the adoption by the church of the middle course of flooring over the basement of the old building, finishing above a one-story auditorium with a comparatively low roof, and scaling down the walls that were still standing to the height this operation required. PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS – The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
Antique Photo San Francisco CA First Congregational Church Post and Mason c 1910

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]]> https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2024/09/antique-photo-san-francisco-ca-first-congregational-church-post-and-mason-c-1910/feed/ 0 The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2024/03/the-annals-of-san-francisco-first-edition-1855-both-maps-present-california/ https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2024/03/the-annals-of-san-francisco-first-edition-1855-both-maps-present-california/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 15:28:12 +0000 https://sanfranciscosanfrancisco.com/2024/03/the-annals-of-san-francisco-first-edition-1855-both-maps-present-california/
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California

The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
This is a rare first edition of “The Annals of San Francisco” by Frank Soule, John H. Gibbon, and James Nisbet. The hardcover book, printed in 1855 by D. Appleton & Company, contains both maps and is in its original condition. The literature topic covers the history of San Francisco and the North American region. The book is a valuable addition to any collection of antiquarian and collectible books. This copy was found in a Midcoast Maine estate. It has several of the front and rear endpaper pages missing as shown in the photos. Both maps are present, however the large fold out map requires restoration and repressing, as it is wrinkled and in 3 pieces. Some foxing and staining present, as well as ghost images of pressed leaves on some pages. This book retains its handsome leather binding which has remained fairly supple, and holds much of its original gilt lettering. Overall a solid copy of a very desired book on early California history.
The Annals of San Francisco. First Edition. 1855, Both Maps Present, California
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