James Lick (Pioneer) Monument, San Francisco
The monument is a tribute to California and its early pioneers like Sir Francis Drake.
The monument is a tribute to California and its early pioneers like Sir Francis Drake. Atop sits a bear and a man carrying both spear and shield ? all three objects are imagery that represent California.
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About James Lick (Pioneer) Monument
behind the Mail Library branch - near the Asian Art Museum
James Lick (Pioneer) Monument and Nearby Sights on Map
Asian Art Museum
Built in 1917, and formerly the old library building, this building is a fantastic blend of 'Beaux Arts' and modern design elements
The Orpheum Theater
Over 80 years old, this official historical landmark theater received a another facelift in 1998; it now has over 2,400 seats
SHN
SHN runs three theaters in the area that focus on the usual Broadway classics like ''A Chorus Line'', ''Grease'', and of course ''The Phantom of the Opera''
United Nations Plaza
The UN Charter was signed in the Civic Center in 1945, and this plaza was constructed in honor of its ideology and is ironically over the site of the original San Francisco City Cemetery
Federal Office Building
Architect Arthur Brown Jr
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
This four-story tall, 'Beaux-Arts' style building occupies an entire city block in the heart of the Civic Center and has 7,000 seats inside
San Francisco City Hall
Designed by Arthur Brown Jr
The Art Institute of California - San Francisco
The institute holds public multimedia exhibitions in the fields of media arts, fashion, animation and design
Civic Center Plaza
This grassy plaza is situated at the heart of the Civic Center and its tree-lined central avenue visually draws the eye to the imposing structure of City Hall
Black and White Ball
If you have the budget, why not 'hob-nob' at San Francisco's classiest party? Taking up four entire blocks of the Civic Center, this ball attracts a well-heeled crowd, as well as those who are just splurging