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SAN FRANCISCO: FERRY HOUSE. Crowds and streetcars outside the ferry house in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO: FERRY HOUSE.
Crowds and streetcars outside the ferry house in San Francisco, California. Photographed c1890
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Colonnade Column Entrance Facade Ferry Formation Horse Drawn Landing Pediment Railroad Track San Francisco Station Tramcar Yard
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San Francisco - Ferry House - A Glimpse into the Bustling Streets of 1890s San Francisco
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. This photograph, taken around 1890, transports us back to the vibrant streets of San Francisco during a time of great transformation. The image captures the lively scene outside the iconic Ferry House in California. As we delve into this snapshot from history, our eyes are immediately drawn to the bustling crowds that fill every inch of space. People from all walks of life gather here, creating a diverse tapestry that reflects the city's cosmopolitan nature even then. Amidst this sea of humanity, horse-drawn streetcars navigate through narrow tracks with precision and grace. The grandeur of architecture is also on full display as we admire the majestic colonnade and pediment adorning the entrance to the ferry house. This architectural marvel stands tall against a backdrop dominated by troops standing at attention – perhaps an indication of military presence during that era. The photograph serves as a testament to San Francisco's role as a major transportation hub at "the turn-of-the-century West". It encapsulates both progress and tradition; where modern tramcars coexist harmoniously with horse-drawn carriages. Preserved by The Granger Collection, this print allows us to witness firsthand how life unfolded in late 19th century San Francisco. It invites us to step back in time and immerse ourselves in an era marked by rapid growth and change—a moment frozen forever within its frame.
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