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primordial tree fern dell in golden gate park
The shady Tree Fern Dell in Golden Gate Park is so different in mood from the sunny, flower-filled Conservatory Valley on the other side of JFK Drive. But this jungly dell well represents the flip side of the Victorian sensibility, a fascination with the exotic and … Continue reading
“The Ball Thrower” in Golden Gate Park
“The Ball Thrower,” a bronze statue on the south side of JFK Drive across from the Conservatory of Flowers, is one of my favorites among the many sculptures scattered throughout Golden Gate Park. Not only is it a delightful character study … Continue reading
Must love broccoli: A community garden plays matchmaker | KALW
Community gardens have come and gone in Golden Gate Park over the years. The pictures show victory gardens in the park during WW II. The following KALW story describes a new garden where vegetables are growing communally in the park. … Continue reading
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Shakespeare in the Park
Here’s a lovely article about the Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park. Reminds me that I’ve been meaning to revisit this little gem. When the rain stops . . . “An Afternoon with the Bard in Golden Gate Park … Continue reading
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runaway horse causes havoc in golden gate park (Feb. 21, 1886)
Looking at pictures like this one (South Drive, Golden Gate Park, probably dating to the late nineteenth century, SFPL/AAA-8339), it’s tempting to romanticize the park before the advent of the automobile. But the following hair-raising report from the San Francisco … Continue reading
The Very Old Hospital in Golden Gate Park
Here’s an interesting bit of Golden Gate Park history, courtesy of sfcurbed.com. “Tucked in the parking lot of Kezar Stadium is the Park Emergency Hospital. Originally built in 1902 as the first permanent emergency hospital in San Francisco, it’s since … Continue reading
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people-watching in Golden Gate Park, 1888
People-watching is a popular, free entertainment that has been available in Golden Gate Park since it first opened to the public in the 1870s. Here’s one observer’s report on the show that was running on Oct. 8, 1888 (San Francisco … Continue reading
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Closing the park overnight
This week the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a long-discussed plan to close the park to the public from midnight to 5 a.m., citing vandalism and dumping as concerns. City leaders approve overnight park closure plan | http://www.ktvu.com Opponents … Continue reading
new bison arrive at golden gate park
‘Far longer than there’s been a Golden Gate Bridge, Treasure Island or Coit Tower, there were bison roaming Golden Gate Park. ‘The first herd moved into a pen in the park’s Music Concourse in 1891, and to its current west-end … Continue reading
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parks alliance to sponsor talk on golden gate park
The history of Golden Gate is a composite of stories about people. Many interesting and colorful characters have left memorable footprints in this amazing landscape over the years. Join San Francisco Parks Alliance for an evening with Heath Schenker, local landscape historian and author, and … Continue reading
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golden gate park: views from the thicket 