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1 day ago · San Francisco, city and port, coextensive with San Francisco county, northern California, U.S., located on a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. It is a cultural and financial centre of the western United States and one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities.
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5 days ago · The 1860s and ’70s marked the birth of the modern San Francisco, which has since then claimed to be the Athens, Paris, and New York City of the West but has never completely lost its mark of a wild beginning.
5 days ago · By December 1849, the population had surged to 25,000, firmly establishing San Francisco as a major city. The rapid growth of San Francisco continued into the mid-19th century. By 1860, the city had more than 50,000 residents, and the population more than doubled over the following decade.
5 days ago · A great change, which has been described as the Manhattanization of San Francisco, became apparent after the late 1960s, and it has been both welcomed and resisted. In the financial district, in particular, one tall building after another has been constructed in a city in which, for generations, few structures were higher than 20 stories.
Jun 10, 2024 · In 1823, the Bay Area, as part of Alta California, becomes part of the newly founded United Mexican States. In 1837, Antonio Ortega begins operating a pulqueria (tavern) north of San Francisco, on the former site of Mission San Francisco Solano.
1 day ago · As more high-tech companies were established across San Jose and the Santa Clara Valley, and then north towards the Bay Area's two other major cities, San Francisco and Oakland, the term "Silicon Valley" came to have two definitions: a narrower geographic one, referring to Santa Clara County and southeastern San Mateo County, and a metonymical ...
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Jun 2, 2024 · Key Takeaways: San Francisco’s iconic landmarks, vibrant culture, and diverse history make it a captivating destination for visitors. From the Golden Gate Bridge to the city’s famous cable cars, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
