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USS Comanche: Ironclad of San Francisco

Many of us are familiar with the story of the ironclad warships, the Monitor and the Merrimack. But how many of us have ever heard of the USS Comanche, ironclad of San Francisco? As we are about to learn, her inglorious history may have served to erase any awareness of her existence. The battle of the […]

2 Comments by  /  August 12, 2012  /  Posted in: Military San Francisco
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Richard Chenery: Forgotten Gold Rush Pioneer

If you’ve ever ventured to the village of Glen Park in San Francisco to experience a fine dining establishment, or ambled your way to Nature’s respite in Glen Canyon, you’ve likely crossed paths with Chenery Street. Beginning near 30th and Church, Chenery Street runs the length of Glen Park. It follows a U-shaped route along […]

5 Comments by  /  August 12, 2012  /  Posted in: Streets of San Francisco
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