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Duboce Triangle
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Civic Center
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Presidio
Historic Sites • Government Buildings
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- Thomas VOakland, CA17,709 contributionsI love the fact that they light up dome with different colors at night. On our night they had the colors of the Italian flag, and I have no idea why. Still it was beautiful and graceful, And one should visit the interior and see the grand staircase, see all the couples getting married here.Written 2 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DebbieSan Francisco, CA26 contributionsMany people know about Ellis Island, but the Angel Island Immigration Station is not as well known. This site processed hundreds of thousands of immigrants from 1910-1940. Due to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, many of the Chinese immigrants who came to this station were unfortunately subject to grueling interrogations and lengthy detentions.
To get to the immigration station from the ferry dock at Ayala Cove, one can walk uphill 1-1.5 miles (depending on the trail). Alternatively, there is also a shuttle available, but it runs on a very limited schedule. We took the 10:30 am shuttle (which we had prepaid online) from Ayala cove. The shuttle brought us directly to the immigration station which opened at 11am. We were able to take a guided tour (7$/person) which began outside by the large fog bell and later went inside the detention barracks. The excellent tour was led by long time volunteer Joe.
There are over 200 poems etched into the walls of the barracks by detainees. This was sobering to see. The poems are beautiful, haunting, and sad.
This is a somber, dark part of American history.Written 24 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - brentlingNZ325 contributionsIt's closed to tours, but the outside is very cool, you can walk around it. There are some nice spots around to sit and enjoy, including sitting down with a coffee.Written 1 October 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- miniFremont, CA212,259 contributionsOn my walk in San Francisco I took photos and visited the old Federal Reserve Bank Building. It is now the Bentey Building. In front of the building is also the bronze sculpture called:Hermes and Dyonus Monument.Written 21 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- SFkixSan Francisco, CA755 contributionsThe mint currently makes proof coins and coin sets. They don't offer tours, up close it is just a un inviting fence. It's not a destination attraction, from a distance it stand outs alone on the hill and that's really all it is.Written 24 March 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,709 contributionsClassic design for a federal office building, this time housing a very important court that affects all of the US. On a very busy street with traffic coming from South of Market and headed into the downtown and Nob Hill. You will probably drive quickly by and hardly notice it, but it is grand.Written 1 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,709 contributionsThis new government building had serious flaws from the day it opened. Folks were hopeful that it would help turn this poor neighborhood around, but that did not happen until lots of new luxury apartments were built. Not very distinguished architecture.Written 13 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JerrytripSan Francisco, CA110 contributionsAnyone who appreciates architecture will enjoy a tour of this building built in 1911 as the Custom House. Currently several other federal agencies inhabit the building. Visitors should appear at the security desk and ask if a tour is available. The tour lasts about 45 minutes. The day I arrived I was the only person & and a personal tour. Tours are given from 9:30 - 4:00 and subject to the availability of a guide.Written 16 October 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,709 contributionsPeople come here for the jail, or often for jury duty. It's a particularly ugly building and not one that you want to spend time at or in the area, which is drab.Written 26 June 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Thomas VOakland, CA17,709 contributionsThis stately building is an important part of the Civic Center area. The architecture is harmonious with City Hall and the old Opera House. The building itself includes a lovely theater that is used for many different functions, including concerts. It's surprisingly intimate.Written 24 October 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- miniFremont, CA212,259 contributionsWe went to talk to some people while we were at the Presidio area of San Francisco.
The Presidio Trust is a federal agency created to save the Presidio and transform it for a new national purpose. ​Written 17 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - miniFremont, CA212,259 contributionsI was on a hop on hop off tour of San Franisco. The tour guide, who was quite amusing to listen to, described the United States Federal Office Building as the ugliest building in San Francisco. It is in the civic center area.Written 7 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
