Candid San Francisco Magnificent City by the Golden Gate
Uncommon pictorial bird’s eye view of San Francisco from 1971.
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Description
This eye-catching composition provides a wonderful illustrated overview of San Francisco during the early 1970s. At the time, the city was beginning to develop its identity as a global hub of counterculture ideals; with frequent protests against the ongoing Vietnam War, a burgeoning pornography industry, and one of the finest fusion music scenes on the planet.
Little of that ‘colorful’ attitude can be seen on the map, which instead focuses on public buildings, skyscrapers, churches, museums, and other ‘square’ institutions. Iconic landmarks include Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, the Cow Palace, and Alcatraz (then under occupation by the Indians of All Tribes) can also be seen.
Drawn and copywritten by R.S Dement in 1971, the same year Dirty Harry (set in the city) was released. Rare, with only 2 entries noted in OCLC.
Map Details
Publication Date: 1971
Author: R.S. Dement
Sheet Width (in): 35
Sheet Height (in): 20.25
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Wear and paper loss in each of the four corners. Discoloration in several places along the outer margin where formerly adhered with cellophane tape. Most of the damage is confined to the margins and the image retains its original vibrant printed color. Good to very good overall.
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