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Castro Trinket Trade
On a quiet residential street not far from the center of the historic Castro District is a decorated box attached to a post. At first glance it appears to be one of those familiar Little Free Library boxes or the similar Little Free Pantry boxes — but this is something different. This is a trinket…
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Pink Triangle Park and Memorial
After delving into the potential futures of Harvey Milk Plaza yesterday, I thought I’d hop across the street and discuss one of the most overlooked public places in San Francisco hidden in plain sight. Located on a small triangular piece of land between Market Street and 17th Street, Pink Triangle Park and Memorial — often…
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“Save Harvey Milk Plaza” written in dust
Yesterday while walking through Church Station I noticed the renovations there were winding down, and behind the semi-demolished storage area someone had written SaveHarveyMilkPlaza.org in the dust on the orange railing. This is a reaction to proposed changes at Castro Station, the next station outbound from Church. The plaza on the south side of the…
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Bark bombing
Remember yarn bombing? Yeah, that’s sooooo 2011. It’s played, man. Get with the times. Now it’s all about bark bombing. Not enough trees in your area? Just wrap your favorite “no parking” sign post in a layer of eucalyptus bark. It adds a natural and outdoorsy essence to the corner. (Spotted at 16th and Sharon)
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Blue Oyster Van
Come on baby(Don’t fear the Reaper)Baby get in my van(Don’t fear the Reaper)We’ll be able to drive(Don’t fear the Reaper)Baby it’s not a sedan Spotted on 16th and Church
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No No Name Sushi
It’s official: No Name Sushi (aka Nippon Sushi) is gone. The recently-rebuilt space is now for rent. According to the agent’s website, the rent is a whopping $3,500 for the tiny 525 square foot space. It’s intended to be used as a restaurant, and word on the street is there are interested parties. But few…
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Why is there an empty lot at 15th and Dolores?
There’s been an empty lot at the corner of 15th and Dolores for well over a decade. Despite a sign promising condos to be built in “Fall 2010” (oops!) the empty lot is only used once a year to sell Christmas trees. So what used to be there? It turns out the lot was once…
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Signs of life in the old Mecca space?
Something is afoot in the old Mecca space at 2029 Market… And what nice handwriting they have!
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