Castro: Tales Of The Village
Neighborhood: Castro
Description
When Harvey Milk won his historic 1977 race for the Board of Supervisors, he ran the campaign out of his humble Castro District camera shop. A vibrant gay community took root in the Castro — one that would come to transform San Francisco politics out of sheer collective willpower.
But long before it popped onto the national stage, the Castro was just dairy farms and dirt roads. Follow its journey through Scandinavian, and Irish hands, immigrants who started businesses, social organizations and political groups to create a community of their own.
You’ll learn about the evolution of the Castro’s architecture, historic businesses and the people and places that played a role in making the Castro one of the epicenters of the gay rights movement — a tradition that continues today. And it is a neighborhood that continues to evolve.
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Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours.
This tour ends typically ends at back to the flagpole or the camera shop between 18 and 19.
Location
The tour starts in Jane Warner Plaza at the intersection of Castro and Market Streets in San Francisco.
Note: Please check MUNI’s most current schedule.
Please note: Private group tours required for groups of 7 or more.
