Western Neighborhoods Project
@wnpsf.bsky.social
Community history nonprofit dedicated to preserving/sharing the history of San Francisco's west side since 1999. Feed curated by Nicole Meldahl. Learn more at www.wnpsf.org.
To mark the start of another Fleet Week, please enjoy this photo of a sailor sitting on an Ocean Beach Esplanade bench with the Dutch Windmill and Gjoa behind him circa 1937.
[Courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.0198] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
[Courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.0198] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
October 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
To mark the start of another Fleet Week, please enjoy this photo of a sailor sitting on an Ocean Beach Esplanade bench with the Dutch Windmill and Gjoa behind him circa 1937.
[Courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.0198] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
[Courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.0198] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
UPCOMING EVENT, Sun 9/14: Surf City, an evening at the 4 Star Theater highlighting the west side's unique relationship to the sea through the work of filmmakers Gaby Scott and Steve Peletz, and photographers Rob Brodman and Sachin Cunningham!
Tix here: www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-...
Tix here: www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-...
Surf City: Celebrating SF's Relationship to the Sea (Presented by WESTERN NEIGHBORHOODS PROJECT) ~ 7:30 PM — CINEMASF
Western Neighborhoods Project presents: Surf City Join Western Neighborhoods Project (WNP) for Surf City, an evening that offers a window into San Francisco’s unique relationship with the sea...
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September 9, 2025 at 3:37 AM
UPCOMING EVENT, Sun 9/14: Surf City, an evening at the 4 Star Theater highlighting the west side's unique relationship to the sea through the work of filmmakers Gaby Scott and Steve Peletz, and photographers Rob Brodman and Sachin Cunningham!
Tix here: www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-...
Tix here: www.4-star-movies.com/calendar-of-...
There's a lot of negative news on the internet these days. So here's a fluffy photo of Dolores Cullenwood awaiting the determination of a pipe-smoking judge named Bobby Burns Berman during a dog show at Kezar Stadium in 1943.
[Photo courtesy of a Private Collector / OpenSFHistory, wnp14.11112]
[Photo courtesy of a Private Collector / OpenSFHistory, wnp14.11112]
August 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
There's a lot of negative news on the internet these days. So here's a fluffy photo of Dolores Cullenwood awaiting the determination of a pipe-smoking judge named Bobby Burns Berman during a dog show at Kezar Stadium in 1943.
[Photo courtesy of a Private Collector / OpenSFHistory, wnp14.11112]
[Photo courtesy of a Private Collector / OpenSFHistory, wnp14.11112]
You're looking at 114-116 Clarendon (which still stands!) near Stanyan in 1910. The fence and forest line shows the extent of the Sutro Estate and this photo is part of an appraisal book by Baldwin & Howell.
[📸 from the Marilyn Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector / wnp37.02996]
[📸 from the Marilyn Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector / wnp37.02996]
August 13, 2025 at 1:14 AM
You're looking at 114-116 Clarendon (which still stands!) near Stanyan in 1910. The fence and forest line shows the extent of the Sutro Estate and this photo is part of an appraisal book by Baldwin & Howell.
[📸 from the Marilyn Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector / wnp37.02996]
[📸 from the Marilyn Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector / wnp37.02996]
Since Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park today, we're sharing this photo of Jefferson Starship performing in Lindley Meadow in 1975.
[📸 by and courtesy of Greg Gaar & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp73.0662.jpg] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #ConcertPhotography #History
[📸 by and courtesy of Greg Gaar & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp73.0662.jpg] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #ConcertPhotography #History
August 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Since Outside Lands returns to Golden Gate Park today, we're sharing this photo of Jefferson Starship performing in Lindley Meadow in 1975.
[📸 by and courtesy of Greg Gaar & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp73.0662.jpg] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #ConcertPhotography #History
[📸 by and courtesy of Greg Gaar & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp73.0662.jpg] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #ConcertPhotography #History
You're looking at Muni PCC M-Line streetcar #1016 passing Temple Methodist at 19th Ave & Junipero Serra in 1970.
[📸 by John Harder courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.1763] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 by John Harder courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.1763] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
August 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
You're looking at Muni PCC M-Line streetcar #1016 passing Temple Methodist at 19th Ave & Junipero Serra in 1970.
[📸 by John Harder courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.1763] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 by John Harder courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.1763] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
View from Merced Heights at about Ashton & Lakeview beyond a little boy named Bill, circa 1920. Mt. Davidson, Homewood Terrace, and Westwood Park are visible, and the slope of Mt. Davidson with Sutro Forest are seen on left.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.6047]
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.6047]
July 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM
View from Merced Heights at about Ashton & Lakeview beyond a little boy named Bill, circa 1920. Mt. Davidson, Homewood Terrace, and Westwood Park are visible, and the slope of Mt. Davidson with Sutro Forest are seen on left.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.6047]
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.6047]
You're looking at the M-line streetcar passing by Colombo's Liquor Store on Broad near Plymouth in 1952.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.50256] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #OpenSFHistory #History
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.50256] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #OpenSFHistory #History
July 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
You're looking at the M-line streetcar passing by Colombo's Liquor Store on Broad near Plymouth in 1952.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.50256] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #OpenSFHistory #History
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.50256] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #OpenSFHistory #History
You're looking down Palm Drive at the Main Entrance gate at Sutro Heights circa 1900. The "Danseuse" statue is to the left, and "Venus de Milo" is to the right.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp4.0091] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp4.0091] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
July 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
You're looking down Palm Drive at the Main Entrance gate at Sutro Heights circa 1900. The "Danseuse" statue is to the left, and "Venus de Milo" is to the right.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp4.0091] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp4.0091] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
If you're looking for some weekend reading, we highly recommend Gary Stark's Cliff House Project - the ultimate resource for Cliff House history and photographs of the beloved restaurant and its environs.
cliffhouseproject.com/introduction...
cliffhouseproject.com/introduction...
Cliffhouseproject.com
July 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
If you're looking for some weekend reading, we highly recommend Gary Stark's Cliff House Project - the ultimate resource for Cliff House history and photographs of the beloved restaurant and its environs.
cliffhouseproject.com/introduction...
cliffhouseproject.com/introduction...
From the OpenSFHistory archive for #ThrowbackThursday: City Engineer O'Shaughnessy speaking at Opening Day of the Twin Peaks Tunnel on July 14, 1917.
[📸 from the Molly Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory wnp37.02864] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History
[📸 from the Molly Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory wnp37.02864] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History
July 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
From the OpenSFHistory archive for #ThrowbackThursday: City Engineer O'Shaughnessy speaking at Opening Day of the Twin Peaks Tunnel on July 14, 1917.
[📸 from the Molly Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory wnp37.02864] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History
[📸 from the Molly Blaisdell Collection courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory wnp37.02864] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History
You're looking at a quiet Playland at the Beach from Great Highway near Fulton in the 1940s.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4822] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography #OpenSFHistory #WaybackWednesday
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4822] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography #OpenSFHistory #WaybackWednesday
July 9, 2025 at 3:58 PM
You're looking at a quiet Playland at the Beach from Great Highway near Fulton in the 1940s.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4822] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography #OpenSFHistory #WaybackWednesday
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4822] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography #OpenSFHistory #WaybackWednesday
Looking for dinner plans? One of our favorite Monday night spots is Gaspare's on Geary. We love it so much we have an entire podcast episode on the restaurant, and a commemorative enamel pin. Get yours from our store while supplies last!
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western-neighborhoods-project.square.site/product/gasp...
Gaspare's Pizza enamel pin | Western Neighborhoods Project
Enamel pin (with 2 clutches on the back) of the Gaspare's Pizza neon sign. Pins made by PSA Press and San Francisco Neon.
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July 7, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Looking for dinner plans? One of our favorite Monday night spots is Gaspare's on Geary. We love it so much we have an entire podcast episode on the restaurant, and a commemorative enamel pin. Get yours from our store while supplies last!
western-neighborhoods-project.square.site/product/gasp...
western-neighborhoods-project.square.site/product/gasp...
You're looking at a newly completed retaining wall along the reservoir at Laguna Honda and Clarendon in 1929.
[📸 by Horace Chaffee for the SF Dept. of Public Works courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp36.03834] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 by Horace Chaffee for the SF Dept. of Public Works courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp36.03834] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
June 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
You're looking at a newly completed retaining wall along the reservoir at Laguna Honda and Clarendon in 1929.
[📸 by Horace Chaffee for the SF Dept. of Public Works courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp36.03834] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 by Horace Chaffee for the SF Dept. of Public Works courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp36.03834] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
Reposted by Western Neighborhoods Project
The owner of a 117-year-old drug store in the Excelsior district announced this month that his business will permanently close its doors in July.
This 117-year-old San Francisco neighborhood pharmacy is closing
The owner of a 117-year-old drug store in the Excelsior district announced this month that his business will permanently close its doors in July.
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June 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
The owner of a 117-year-old drug store in the Excelsior district announced this month that his business will permanently close its doors in July.
Let's launch Where in West S.F.?! Wednesdays!
Tell us where this photo was taken in the western neighborhoods, and you'll receive the satisfaction of being right as well as a virtual high five from WNP.
Ready...set...GUESS!
#SFHistory #History #GuessWhere #Game #Photography #SanFrancisco
Tell us where this photo was taken in the western neighborhoods, and you'll receive the satisfaction of being right as well as a virtual high five from WNP.
Ready...set...GUESS!
#SFHistory #History #GuessWhere #Game #Photography #SanFrancisco
June 25, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Let's launch Where in West S.F.?! Wednesdays!
Tell us where this photo was taken in the western neighborhoods, and you'll receive the satisfaction of being right as well as a virtual high five from WNP.
Ready...set...GUESS!
#SFHistory #History #GuessWhere #Game #Photography #SanFrancisco
Tell us where this photo was taken in the western neighborhoods, and you'll receive the satisfaction of being right as well as a virtual high five from WNP.
Ready...set...GUESS!
#SFHistory #History #GuessWhere #Game #Photography #SanFrancisco
Did you know Cole Valley has a deep history of queer community and culture? And that's just the beginning of the story!
Join us for a special tour led by Kit Ortega to kick off Pride on Friday, June 27th at 6:00pm. Free; but $5 donation appreciated. Register now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/cruising-c...
Join us for a special tour led by Kit Ortega to kick off Pride on Friday, June 27th at 6:00pm. Free; but $5 donation appreciated. Register now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/cruising-c...
June 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Did you know Cole Valley has a deep history of queer community and culture? And that's just the beginning of the story!
Join us for a special tour led by Kit Ortega to kick off Pride on Friday, June 27th at 6:00pm. Free; but $5 donation appreciated. Register now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/cruising-c...
Join us for a special tour led by Kit Ortega to kick off Pride on Friday, June 27th at 6:00pm. Free; but $5 donation appreciated. Register now!
www.eventbrite.com/e/cruising-c...
It's officially summer! And summertime means beachtime so here's a look at Ocean Beach from the Cliff House circa 1900.
[📸 by W.C. Billington courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.4999] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 by W.C. Billington courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.4999] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
June 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
It's officially summer! And summertime means beachtime so here's a look at Ocean Beach from the Cliff House circa 1900.
[📸 by W.C. Billington courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.4999] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 by W.C. Billington courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp27.4999] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
For #FlashbackFriday, we're sharing an OpenSFHistory photo outside our western boundaries.
This one surprised us: military maneuvers in progress at Aquatic Park during the Korean War circa 1952.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4697] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
This one surprised us: military maneuvers in progress at Aquatic Park during the Korean War circa 1952.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4697] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
June 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For #FlashbackFriday, we're sharing an OpenSFHistory photo outside our western boundaries.
This one surprised us: military maneuvers in progress at Aquatic Park during the Korean War circa 1952.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4697] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
This one surprised us: military maneuvers in progress at Aquatic Park during the Korean War circa 1952.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector & WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4697] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco
You're looking at the last day of rail service for the 7-line Haight car as it passes the Haight Theatre near Cole Street, July 3, 1948.
[📸 by Walt Vielbaum courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.073] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #ThrowbackThursday #Photography
[📸 by Walt Vielbaum courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.073] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #ThrowbackThursday #Photography
June 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
You're looking at the last day of rail service for the 7-line Haight car as it passes the Haight Theatre near Cole Street, July 3, 1948.
[📸 by Walt Vielbaum courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.073] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #ThrowbackThursday #Photography
[📸 by Walt Vielbaum courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.073] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #ThrowbackThursday #Photography
You're looking at police on the scene of a car accident at 47th & Wawona circa 1953. You can see the Motor Court Motel (now the Ocean Park Motel) and Mt. Davidson in the distance.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.2941] #SFHistory #WaybackWednesday
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.2941] #SFHistory #WaybackWednesday
June 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You're looking at police on the scene of a car accident at 47th & Wawona circa 1953. You can see the Motor Court Motel (now the Ocean Park Motel) and Mt. Davidson in the distance.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.2941] #SFHistory #WaybackWednesday
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp28.2941] #SFHistory #WaybackWednesday
You're looking at an idyllic row of homes on Taraval and Wawona in November 1964.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4849] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4849] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
June 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
You're looking at an idyllic row of homes on Taraval and Wawona in November 1964.
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4849] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
[📸 courtesy of a Private Collector and WNP / OpenSFHistory, wnp25.4849] #SFHistory #SanFrancisco #History #Photography
UPCOMING EVENT. Executive Director Nicole Meldahl is giving a FREE illustrated talk about cool things you can see from the L-Taraval line!
Join us at the Parkside Branch Library on Wed, June 18th at 6:30pm. There will be light refreshments and lots of nerdy conversation.
sfpl.org/events/2025/...
Join us at the Parkside Branch Library on Wed, June 18th at 6:30pm. There will be light refreshments and lots of nerdy conversation.
sfpl.org/events/2025/...
Speaker: Parkside History Seen From the L-Taraval | San Francisco Public Library
Muni’s L-Taraval line began service to the Sunset District in April 1919, and was the first streetcar line to connect residents of the burgeoning Parkside neighborhood along Taraval between 19th and 3...
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June 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
UPCOMING EVENT. Executive Director Nicole Meldahl is giving a FREE illustrated talk about cool things you can see from the L-Taraval line!
Join us at the Parkside Branch Library on Wed, June 18th at 6:30pm. There will be light refreshments and lots of nerdy conversation.
sfpl.org/events/2025/...
Join us at the Parkside Branch Library on Wed, June 18th at 6:30pm. There will be light refreshments and lots of nerdy conversation.
sfpl.org/events/2025/...
UPCOMING EVENT. Sat, Jun 14th at 6pm.
We'll be joined by author Mark Ernest Pothier to talk about his book, "Outer Sunset," as we share snacks and history related to the novel. Free, but RSVP through Eventbrite requested.
See you there, History Friends!
www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-suns...
We'll be joined by author Mark Ernest Pothier to talk about his book, "Outer Sunset," as we share snacks and history related to the novel. Free, but RSVP through Eventbrite requested.
See you there, History Friends!
www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-suns...
"Outer Sunset" Book Discussion
A free salon-style book discussion where we chat about things we read, make art, listen to music, and see history as part of WNP Book Club.
www.eventbrite.com
June 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
UPCOMING EVENT. Sat, Jun 14th at 6pm.
We'll be joined by author Mark Ernest Pothier to talk about his book, "Outer Sunset," as we share snacks and history related to the novel. Free, but RSVP through Eventbrite requested.
See you there, History Friends!
www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-suns...
We'll be joined by author Mark Ernest Pothier to talk about his book, "Outer Sunset," as we share snacks and history related to the novel. Free, but RSVP through Eventbrite requested.
See you there, History Friends!
www.eventbrite.com/e/outer-suns...
The latest "Outside Lands San Francisco" podcast traces the magical history of 801 El Camino Del Mar in Sea Cliff.
outsidelands.org/podcast/WNP5...
outsidelands.org/podcast/WNP5...
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Episode 567: Carter the Great
Join Nicole and Drew as they explore the life and legacy of Carter the Great, the world-renowned magician who dazzled audiences around the globe—and always found his way back to San Francisco, where h...
outsidelands.org
June 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The latest "Outside Lands San Francisco" podcast traces the magical history of 801 El Camino Del Mar in Sea Cliff.
outsidelands.org/podcast/WNP5...
outsidelands.org/podcast/WNP5...