Glen Park: SF's 'Little Switzerland' - Revision history

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	''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''		''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''

	[[Image:Monterey-Blvd 20181218 ~~120625~~.jpg]]		[[Image:Monterey-Blvd 20181218 120620.jpg]]

	'''Same view, Monterey at Edna, December 2018.'''		'''Same view, Monterey at Edna, December 2018.'''

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	Joost built the [[Glen Park Trolley \|Diamond Street Bridge]] or trestle (from Chenery St. to Bosworth) over the creek flowing from Portola to the present day Silver Tree Day Camp. A little electric street car called the "toonerville trolley' ran on Bosworth from Mission to Glen Park daily to 7 p.m. On Sunday another one ran on Chenery Street west from Diamond to the Glen Park Picnic Grounds. The 5 cent fare with transfer paid for good and reliable service. An 8 a.m. streetcar took 15 minutes to the Ferry Building in time for 9 a.m. boats to Oakland or Sausalito.		Joost built the [[Glen Park Trolley \|Diamond Street Bridge]] or trestle (from Chenery St. to Bosworth) over the creek flowing from Portola to the present day Silver Tree Day Camp. A little electric street car called the "toonerville trolley' ran on Bosworth from Mission to Glen Park daily to 7 p.m. On Sunday another one ran on Chenery Street west from Diamond to the Glen Park Picnic Grounds. The 5 cent fare with transfer paid for good and reliable service. An 8 a.m. streetcar took 15 minutes to the Ferry Building in time for 9 a.m. boats to Oakland or Sausalito.

	The 1906 earthquake sent refugees scrambling to the outside lands for safety. Like other [[Rancho ~~San Miguel~~\|Rancho San Miguel]] neighborhoods, Glen Park suffered less earthquake damage than downtown. Residents freely opened their homes to refugees. The present day Glen Park playground became a city of tents. The streetcar passenger waiting house at Castro and Chenery Streets sheltered the homeless. Each day people waited in front of the relief station at the old shoe factory: one day for bread, another for meat etc. By July stores reopened, people returned to work and to their homes when they passed militia inspection. Many refugees won over by friendly villagers and impressed by the seismic safety of the area, chose to remain in Glen Park. The ''Examiner'' in October, 1906, advertised Glen Park Terrace Homes: lots from $500 upwards, 10% per casa, $10 per month. To this day, some residents of Glen Park are children of the 1906 earthquake settlers.		The 1906 earthquake sent refugees scrambling to the outside lands for safety. Like other [[Rancho Era\|Rancho San Miguel]] neighborhoods, Glen Park suffered less earthquake damage than downtown. Residents freely opened their homes to refugees. The present day Glen Park playground became a city of tents. The streetcar passenger waiting house at Castro and Chenery Streets sheltered the homeless. Each day people waited in front of the relief station at the old shoe factory: one day for bread, another for meat etc. By July stores reopened, people returned to work and to their homes when they passed militia inspection. Many refugees won over by friendly villagers and impressed by the seismic safety of the area, chose to remain in Glen Park. The ''Examiner'' in October, 1906, advertised Glen Park Terrace Homes: lots from $500 upwards, 10% per casa, $10 per month. To this day, some residents of Glen Park are children of the 1906 earthquake settlers.

	Historically, Glen Park residents have keenly appreciated the spectacular beauty of their "Switzerland" and took steps legislatively to have certain areas declared as protected open spaces. With the recent advent of the BART station in Glen Park came the possibility of another spurt of dense growth in the neighborhood. Various neighborhood groups are constantly alert to traffic, population and building changes. Their great challenge (and the city's) is to maintain the quality of living in this very charming village and stand guard to protect and preserve San Francisco's "Switzerland" for future generations.		Historically, Glen Park residents have keenly appreciated the spectacular beauty of their "Switzerland" and took steps legislatively to have certain areas declared as protected open spaces. With the recent advent of the BART station in Glen Park came the possibility of another spurt of dense growth in the neighborhood. Various neighborhood groups are constantly alert to traffic, population and building changes. Their great challenge (and the city's) is to maintain the quality of living in this very charming village and stand guard to protect and preserve San Francisco's "Switzerland" for future generations.

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	''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''		''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''

			[[Image:Monterey-Blvd 20181218 120625.jpg]]

			'''Same view, Monterey at Edna, December 2018.'''

			''Photo: Chris Carlsson''

	Joost built the [[Glen Park Trolley \|Diamond Street Bridge]] or trestle (from Chenery St. to Bosworth) over the creek flowing from Portola to the present day Silver Tree Day Camp. A little electric street car called the "toonerville trolley' ran on Bosworth from Mission to Glen Park daily to 7 p.m. On Sunday another one ran on Chenery Street west from Diamond to the Glen Park Picnic Grounds. The 5 cent fare with transfer paid for good and reliable service. An 8 a.m. streetcar took 15 minutes to the Ferry Building in time for 9 a.m. boats to Oakland or Sausalito.		Joost built the [[Glen Park Trolley \|Diamond Street Bridge]] or trestle (from Chenery St. to Bosworth) over the creek flowing from Portola to the present day Silver Tree Day Camp. A little electric street car called the "toonerville trolley' ran on Bosworth from Mission to Glen Park daily to 7 p.m. On Sunday another one ran on Chenery Street west from Diamond to the Glen Park Picnic Grounds. The 5 cent fare with transfer paid for good and reliable service. An 8 a.m. streetcar took 15 minutes to the Ferry Building in time for 9 a.m. boats to Oakland or Sausalito.

	The 1906 earthquake sent refugees scrambling to the outside lands for safety. Like other Rancho San Miguel neighborhoods, Glen Park suffered less earthquake damage than downtown. Residents freely opened their homes to refugees. The present day Glen Park playground became a city of tents. The streetcar passenger waiting house at Castro and Chenery Streets sheltered the homeless. Each day people waited in front of the relief station at the old shoe factory: one day for bread, another for meat etc. By July stores reopened, people returned to work and to their homes when they passed militia inspection. Many refugees won over by friendly villagers and impressed by the seismic safety of the area, chose to remain in Glen Park. The ''Examiner'' in October, 1906, advertised Glen Park Terrace Homes: lots from $500 upwards, 10% per casa, $10 per month. To this day, some residents of Glen Park are children of the 1906 earthquake settlers.		The 1906 earthquake sent refugees scrambling to the outside lands for safety. Like other [[Rancho San Miguel\|Rancho San Miguel]] neighborhoods, Glen Park suffered less earthquake damage than downtown. Residents freely opened their homes to refugees. The present day Glen Park playground became a city of tents. The streetcar passenger waiting house at Castro and Chenery Streets sheltered the homeless. Each day people waited in front of the relief station at the old shoe factory: one day for bread, another for meat etc. By July stores reopened, people returned to work and to their homes when they passed militia inspection. Many refugees won over by friendly villagers and impressed by the seismic safety of the area, chose to remain in Glen Park. The ''Examiner'' in October, 1906, advertised Glen Park Terrace Homes: lots from $500 upwards, 10% per casa, $10 per month. To this day, some residents of Glen Park are children of the 1906 earthquake settlers.

	Historically, Glen Park residents have keenly appreciated the spectacular beauty of their "Switzerland" and took steps legislatively to have certain areas declared as protected open spaces. With the recent advent of the BART station in Glen Park came the possibility of another spurt of dense growth in the neighborhood. Various neighborhood groups are constantly alert to traffic, population and building changes. Their great challenge (and the city's) is to maintain the quality of living in this very charming village and stand guard to protect and preserve San Francisco's "Switzerland" for future generations.		Historically, Glen Park residents have keenly appreciated the spectacular beauty of their "Switzerland" and took steps legislatively to have certain areas declared as protected open spaces. With the recent advent of the BART station in Glen Park came the possibility of another spurt of dense growth in the neighborhood. Various neighborhood groups are constantly alert to traffic, population and building changes. Their great challenge (and the city's) is to maintain the quality of living in this very charming village and stand guard to protect and preserve San Francisco's "Switzerland" for future generations.
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Lisaruth: edited date on Monterey Blvd. photo per Foundsf user

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	'''Diamond Street heading north.'''		'''Diamond Street heading north, mid-1990s.'''

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	'''~~Streetcar~~ trundles along Monterey Blvd. ~~in 1920~~.'''		'''The 10-Line streetcar #914 trundles along Monterey Blvd. near Edna ca. 1940.'''

	''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''		''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''
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	Historically, Glen Park residents have keenly appreciated the spectacular beauty of their "Switzerland" and took steps legislatively to have certain areas declared as protected open spaces. With the recent advent of the BART station in Glen Park came the possibility of another spurt of dense growth in the neighborhood. Various neighborhood groups are constantly alert to traffic, population and building changes. Their great challenge (and the city's) is to maintain the quality of living in this very charming village and stand guard to protect and preserve San Francisco's "Switzerland" for future generations.		Historically, Glen Park residents have keenly appreciated the spectacular beauty of their "Switzerland" and took steps legislatively to have certain areas declared as protected open spaces. With the recent advent of the BART station in Glen Park came the possibility of another spurt of dense growth in the neighborhood. Various neighborhood groups are constantly alert to traffic, population and building changes. Their great challenge (and the city's) is to maintain the quality of living in this very charming village and stand guard to protect and preserve San Francisco's "Switzerland" for future generations.

	~~''--Mae Silver''~~

	[[Image:glenpark$diamond-street.jpg]]		[[Image:glenpark$diamond-street.jpg]]

	'''Chenery Street heading west .'''		'''Chenery Street heading west, mid-1990s.'''

	''Photo: Chris Carlsson''		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''

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	'''Streetcar trundles along Monterey Blvd. in 1920.'''		'''Streetcar trundles along Monterey Blvd. in 1920.'''

	''Photo: ~~Greg Gaar~~ Collection, San Francisco, CA''		''Photo: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''

	Joost built the [[Glen Park Trolley \|Diamond Street Bridge]] or trestle (from Chenery St. to Bosworth) over the creek flowing from Portola to the present day Silver Tree Day Camp. A little electric street car called the "toonerville trolley' ran on Bosworth from Mission to Glen Park daily to 7 p.m. On Sunday another one ran on Chenery Street west from Diamond to the Glen Park Picnic Grounds. The 5 cent fare with transfer paid for good and reliable service. An 8 a.m. streetcar took 15 minutes to the Ferry Building in time for 9 a.m. boats to Oakland or Sausalito.		Joost built the [[Glen Park Trolley \|Diamond Street Bridge]] or trestle (from Chenery St. to Bosworth) over the creek flowing from Portola to the present day Silver Tree Day Camp. A little electric street car called the "toonerville trolley' ran on Bosworth from Mission to Glen Park daily to 7 p.m. On Sunday another one ran on Chenery Street west from Diamond to the Glen Park Picnic Grounds. The 5 cent fare with transfer paid for good and reliable service. An 8 a.m. streetcar took 15 minutes to the Ferry Building in time for 9 a.m. boats to Oakland or Sausalito.

Ccarlsson: Protected "Glen Park: SF's 'Little Switzerland'": finished essay [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

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Protected "Glen Park: SF's 'Little Switzerland'": finished essay [edit=sysop:move=sysop]

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Ccarlsson: PC

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			'''<font face = Papyrus> <font color = maroon> <font size = 4>Historical Essay</font></font> </font>'''

			''by Mae Silver''

	[[Image:glenpark$chenery-street.jpg]]		[[Image:glenpark$chenery-street.jpg]]

Ccarlsson at 01:24, 3 October 2008

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	Prior to the electric railway in 1892, a trip downtown meant a walk to Cortland and Mission Streets to board a horsedrawn car. Joost's new streetcar changed that overnight. Cars ran from 30th Street to San Jose Avenue to Sunnyside Avenue (now Monterey Blvd.), Circular Avenue and Baden Street. The Power House and Car Barn were on that block.		Prior to the electric railway in 1892, a trip downtown meant a walk to Cortland and Mission Streets to board a horsedrawn car. Joost's new streetcar changed that overnight. Cars ran from 30th Street to San Jose Avenue to Sunnyside Avenue (now Monterey Blvd.), Circular Avenue and Baden Street. The Power House and Car Barn were on that block.

	[[Image:~~Monterey~~ blvd 1920.jpg]]		[[Image:Glenpark%24monterey-blvd-1920.jpg]]

	'''Streetcar trundles along Monterey Blvd. in 1920.'''		'''Streetcar trundles along Monterey Blvd. in 1920.'''

Ccarlsson at 00:04, 3 October 2008

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	[[Image:glenpark$chenery-street.jpg]]		[[Image:glenpark$chenery-street.jpg]]

	'''Diamond Street heading ~~west towards Chenery~~.'''		'''Diamond Street heading north.'''

	''Photo: Chris Carlsson''		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''
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	[[Image:glenpark$diamond-street.jpg]]		[[Image:glenpark$diamond-street.jpg]]

	'''~~Diamond~~ Street heading ~~north~~.'''		'''Chenery Street heading west .'''

	''Photo: Chris Carlsson''		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''

Ccarlsson at 00:03, 3 October 2008

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	[[Image:glenpark$chenery-street.jpg]]		[[Image:glenpark$chenery-street.jpg]]

	'''~~Chenery~~ Street heading west '''		'''Diamond Street heading west towards Chenery.'''

	''Photo: Chris Carlsson''		''Photo: Chris Carlsson''