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City Hall and the Civic Center

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Description

After the original City Hall perished in the 1906 earthquake, San Francisco had a chance to think bigger the second time around. Civic Center is a campus that houses some of the city’s most important governmental and cultural institutions.

You’ll see — and be swept away by — the beautiful architecture, including imposing structures like City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the War Memorial Opera House and the State Building.

Minimal walking — but maximum awe.

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Notes

Due to time-consuming security screening at the San Francisco’s City Hall, participants are strongly urged to not bring backpacks or large totes.

Tour Length: Approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

This tour ends at the San Francisco Veterans Memorial across the street from City Hall on Van Ness Ave.

Location

Meet at the steps on the Fulton Street side of the Main Library between Larkin and Hyde Streets. Public transportation: MUNI line 19; MUNI/BART Civic Center Station

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Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 7 or more.

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San Francisco, CA 94102

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