May this little book aid in the general awaking of the dormant love of every Californian for his possessions and be a suggestion to the casual visitor that we are entitled to the dignity of age.
Contents
Preface
The Mission and its Romance
A view from Twin Peaks—The city with its historic crosses. A visit
to the old church—Its past, and the romance of Lüis Argüello.
The Presidio, Past and Present
The Spanish Fortifications and the love story of Concepcion and
Rezánov.
The Plaza and its Echoes
A Chinese restaurant. Yerba Buena and the reminiscences of a
forty-niner.
Telegraph Hill of Unique Fame
The Latin quarter. The signal station of '49 and a view of the city
as it was. The Golden Gate.
List of Illustrations
The Mission
"The modern structures crowd upon the low adobe building."
Prayer Book Cross
"A granite cross just visible above the trees in Golden Gate Park."
At Lotta's Fountain
"We watched the people purchasing flowers on the corner."
The Officer's Club House at the Presidio
"Of a different generation from its neighbors."
A Street in Chinatown
"We must take a look at the spot where the first house stood."
Portsmouth Square
"The entire history of San Francisco was made around this Plaza."
A Fountain in the Latin Quarter
"Stooping to drink from his hand on the edge of a little pool."
A Sunset Thro' the Golden Gate
"The last rays gilded the cliffs on either side."
The Mission
A view from Twin Peaks—The city with its historic crosses. A visit to the old church—Its past, and the romance of Lüis Argüello.
The Mission and Its Romance
"Tickets to the city, Sir?" The conductor's voice sounded above the rumble of the train. As my companion's hand went to his pocket he glanced at me with a quizzical smile.
"I should think you Oaklanders would resent that. Hasn't your town put on long skirts since the fire?" There was an unpleasant emphasis on the last phrase, but I passed it over unnoticed.