The 19th century saw the creation and expansion of railroads in the United States, which hauled freight and carried paying ...

San Francisco's docks have a rich history that began during the California Gold Rush in 1849 when the city's natural harbor ...

This restored San Francisco Victorian in the city’s ... the fully detached single-family home blends now 19th-century craftsmanship with modern comfort. “It’s rare to see a remodel where ...

Photos from the 19th century show the two Marina plants’ distinctive gas storage tanks. The North Beach plant where Clarke’s home was later built was run by San Francisco Gaslight Co., which ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- In the 19th century, San Francisco was a land of opportunity. Most who rushed there were dreaming of riches while others yearned for freedom but one woman set her sights on both ...

San Francisco's Chinatown ... of rising anti-Chinese sentiment and broader anti-Asian legislation in the 19th century. In 1882, the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed to stop Chinese immigrants ...

A new exhibition at Fort Point in San Francisco, organised by the non-profit For-Site, features works by 16 artists and a ...