These WWII-era murals were initially booed as a libelous portrayal of the American dream but have survived multiple attempts to have them destroyed.

The neighborhood church casts a breast-shaped shadow that locals have come to call the “two o’clock titty.”

The second building of its name to occupy this location might be the finest flatiron building in San Francisco.

Depicting scenes of everyday life - and specific individuals - in Great Depression era San Francisco.

A modest reminder of treacherous waters at the Golden Gate.

Chevron maintains one “Standard” brand station per state so it doesn’t lose the trademark.

These subterranean storage areas hold emergency water reserves.

Noble beasts perhaps, but not the Emperor's dogs.

A shining, cold, black organ lies in San Francisco's financial district.

Created in 1972, the famous sculptor's intricately detailed monument to San Francisco is overflowing with city landmarks.

An enormous artwork that colorfully celebrates over 150 years of US military achievements.

Art in the form of a winding, man made crack in stone.

A miniature view of the park, caught in time.

Once the largest windmill outside of Holland, with enormous 114 foot sails.

A garden oasis filled with flowers mentioned in the works of William Shakespeare.

One of the oldest producers of hand-folded fortune cookies still uses its original secret recipe.

Guns that have been defending San Francisco since 1904.

Faceless white figures loom over the city from the rooftop.

An art supply shop holds the secrets of this quiet neighborhood's raucous Barbary Coast past.

The key to turning shifting dunes into the green oasis of Golden Gate Park.

Forgotten and then destroyed by fire, this was once one of the largest saltwater swimming pools in the world.

One of few lasting examples of the brief octagon craze that developed into folly.

Radioactivity still cause for concern at this urban explorer's paradise.

Alleyway plaque commemorating the death of a fictional character in The Maltese Falcon, not far from the author's home.