| Alcatraz IslandAlcatraz Gazette - tons of information on the famous Alcatraz Penitentiary.Alcatraz Island - links, history, mailing list, and a photo gallery.Alcatraz: The Warden Johnston Years - historical documents, biographies, photographs, and other information about The Rock in the age of the Public Enemies.Escapes from Alcatraz - contains historical descriptions, news archive, and photo gallery.Islands of Infamy - a tour of island prisons -- mainly Alcatraz, USA, and Robben Island, South Africa.Mad Science of Alcatraz - detailed history including information on the prison's creation and demise.National Park Service: Alcatraz Island - offering a close-up look at the historic and infamous federal prison where isolation was a constant of island life.Bay BridgeBay Bridge Replacement - self-anchored suspension bridge concept designed by Gerwick/Sverdrup/DMJM.Golden Gate and Bay Bridge Construction - includes photos and articles.San Francisco Bay Bridge San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge East Span - international open forum and seismic critique of concrete viaduct plus asymmetric self-anchored suspension structure in San Francisco Bay.San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Task Force - information on the east span replacement from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.SF Bay Bridge Approach Webcam SF Bay Bridge Live View - camera can be operated from your web browser.Camera ObscuraCamera Obscura - includes information and history.Giant Camera - San Francisco - a "magic" camera overlooking Seal Rock. This site protests the pending close of the Camera Obscura and asks for your support.Save the Camera - campaign to save the Giant Camera from being closed and removed from its current location at Ocean Beach.Coit TowerCoit Tower - slideshow of pictures taken from within Coit Tower offers many views of the city and the bay.John's Coit Tower Photos North Beach Magazine: Coit Tower - offers photos of the commemorative plaque in the tower that tells of its murals in addition to several photos taken from the tower.Palace of Fine ArtsExploratorium: Palace of Fine Arts History San Francisco Scenery: Palace of Fine Arts - six distinct views of the structure that looks more ancient than it really is.San Francisco Virtual Gallery: The Palace of Fine Arts - includes many photos taken from different angles and perspectives.Sutro BathsGolden Gate National Recreation Area: Sutro Baths - includes a history of the old bath house.Seal Rocks and the Sutro Baths - includes a brief history and photos.Sutro Baths - photographs of the baths before they became known as the "Sutro Bath Ruins."Sutro Baths - San Francisco - an article from the September 1912 issue of PG & E magazineSutro Baths Worship Page - fan site includes photos and information.Other SitesCannery, The - historic peach cannery transformed into a romantic marketplace with cafes, restaurants, and one-of-a-kind shops within a three-level brick labyrinth.Dirty Harry Tour of San Francisco - includes photos of locations along with commentary.Fort Mason Center - multicultural center hosting events, conferences and exhibits annually.Fort Point National Historic Site - constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers between 1853 and 1861 to prevent entrance of a hostile fleet into San Francisco Bay.Ghirardelli Square - enter to win chocolate and get information on fine dining, cafes, bars, live entertainment, and the world famous soda fountain at this historic San Francisco landmark.Gold Rush Trail/ Gold Rush Trail Foundation - San Francisco's outdoor history museum is a walking tour of gold rush era historical monuments, areas and points of interest.Golden Gate Bridge - wide range of historical and current information about this world famous, modern engineering wonder.Historical Landmarks - photos of historical plaque markers.MovieTours.com - film location tours of Clint Eastwood films in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas.Pier 39 - local map, attractions, dining, shopping, sea lions and more.San Francisco Cable Cars - see interactive demos on how cable cars work, cable car route maps with popular destinations, and the location and hours of the San Francisco Cable Car Museum. Requires Shockwave.SkyDeck at One Embarcadero Center - indoor/outdoor observation deck offers spectacular views of the Bay Area.SS Jeremiah O'Brien National Liberty Ship Memorial - fully-restored World War II Liberty Ship.TravelASSIST Top Ten / DOA (Dud on Arrival) - descriptions of key tourist sites, plus assorted "duds." |