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San Francisco tourist attractions.
Colonizing of the San Francisco area began in 1776. Discovery of gold in 1848. Railroad from
Atlantic to Pacific arrives in San Francisco in 1869. Earthquake 1906.
One of the most attractive U.S. cities.
Population: 800'000 (6,5 million in the Bay Area).
Golden Gate Bridge: On of the world's most beatiful bridges. The bridge was completed in
may 1937. Total length: 1,7 miles (2,7 km), width: 90 ft (27 m), clearance
above water: 220 ft (67 m).
Golden Gate Bridge is part of the U.S. Highway 101. Tolls are collected
in the southbound direction.
Cable Car: Andrew Hilladie was the driving force behind the cable car system. 1873
the first line starts public service.1947 attempt to close down the cable
car system. The Citizen's Comitee to save the cable cars began a petition.
In a voting the City of San Francisco was forced to maintain the Powell
Street cable car system.
Ghirardelli Square: Shopping and dining in historic San Francisco.
Alcatraz: Island in the middle of the San Francisco Bay. Federal Prison 1934 -
1963.
Maritime National Historic Park: Located at the west end of Fisherman's Wharf. Fleet of historic
vessels,
Maritime Museum and Library. |
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