San Francisco, the City by the Bay, rose from a small Spanish settlement
to become one of the largest and most unique cities in the United
States. Vintage postcards from the 1900s to the 1960s showcase the
Golden Gate Bridge (one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World), cable
cars as they make their way up Market Street, Alcatraz Island and the
prison that housed public enemies like Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and
Robert Franklin Stroud (the Birdman of Alactraz). Take in the exotic
sights of Chinatown, Fisherman's Wharf, the de Young Museum, Golden Gate
Park, and see the historic buildings at the Presidio, or watch the sea
lions on Seal Rock from the balcony of the Cliff House. Enjoy the
wonderful diversity that has made San Francisco a tourist destination
for 100 years.