SF Marina Tour-Panama Pacific Int'l.Exposition of 1915, from Scott St. entrance

Note: The subject tour is of one of the greatest single works of architecture, art and art display in history. It was all created in San Francisco's Marina area, unbelievably in only the two years of, 1913 & 1914. Aside from Bernard Maybeck's Palace of Fine Arts, the re-creation of the California Palace of the Legion of Honor.and some remaining statues and sculptures, all we have left are photos, drawings and written descriptions and accounts of what was there in 1915. But the land this was all on is still there and accessible (except for the Doyle Dr. entry ramp area). By combining the land with the eupherma mentioned above we can virtually recreate in our minds eye what was here. So it is not lost if we don't want it to be! That is why this tour will be done many times in the future as the early tours develop a summary view that will enable the detailed tours coming later to fall into an organized context. Join in this journey into something very special in the worlds of art and architecture. Imagine it's 1915, and you are going to tour the Panama Pacific International Exposition, a San Francisco cultural phenomena. (An idea conceived by Willis Polk in 1891, that eventually had to overcome not only the devastating 1906 Earthquake and Fire, (which made San Franciscans even more determined to have the Exposition), but the start of World War I in Europe. A quarter of million attended opening day and almost twice that many closing day. Imagine how you would spend your day there in 1915. That's what our tour will attempt to do. As we walk a likely route, we would have chosen in 1915. We'll take turns reading descriptions of and look at photos of what was along our route. We'll be in the same area as the July tour but there was so much here and with some streamlining it is worth repeating but will not be repetitive. Come on at least one of these early tours and be prepared for the deep dive into the details coming in the future. (See some of the 64 photos with captions attached here to prepare.) Take a look and do an arm-chair, self-guided walking tour created by the NPS for the Presidio and GGNRA. Before the PPIE which the lower part of the Marina District was created for, was a tidal marsh that required pumping Bay mud to fill, including the Marina Green. San Franciscans were very proud and serious about the PPIE. (In 1910 over 4 million$ was raised in a single, two hour, public meeting.) They were making a statement, in letting the world know, that they had successfully survived the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. In fact some very wealthy San Franciscans built mansions in Pacific Hts. just to overlook the PPIE. A way of making their own personal statement that they and the City were back from the ashes and had made an unbelievable recovery. Chestnut St. has a large assortment of traditional and avant-guard restaurants. Let's pick one out from the listing below. Or if you have a great favorite please recommend it. Italian Restaurants and Pizza Shops A16 : A highly-regarded spot specializing in Neapolitan-style pizza and wines from the Campania region. Little Original Joe's : A popular neighborhood staple offering Italian-American classics like vodka pasta, pizza, and burgers. Delarosa : Known for its Roman-style thin-crust pizza, small plates, and craft cocktails in a lively atmospher Norcina (Pierce St): Located just off Chestnut, this Italian spot is praised for its Nor-sting-ya pizza and authentic pasta dishes. Roma Antica (Scott St): An authentic Italian restaurant featuring homemade pasta like Cacio e Pepe and Lasagna, often with Italian-speaking staff. Napizza (Scott St) : Offers upscale pizza and pasta, such as truffle mushroom bruschetta and Meyer lemon pizza. American & Comfort Food Causwells 4.3(941) American Open2346 Chestnut St10.2 mi A European-inspired bistro famous for its Americana double cheeseburger, as well as seasonal salads and baby back ribs. Cracked & Battered - Marina 4.6(534) $20–30Restaurant Closed2240 Chestnut St10.1 mi A cozy brunch restaurant serving savory and sweet dishes, including fried chicken and waffles and lemon ricotta pancakes. Chestnut Diner 4.0(562) $10–20Diner 1312 Chestnut A classic, no-frills American diner known for its fluffy omelets and retro counter seat The Dorian New American 2001 Chestnut St A swanky, modern American restaurant and bar popular for social gatherings and brunch. Balboa Cafe 4.2(842) $20–30Restaurant 3199 Fillmore An iconic neighborhood institution serving classic American fare and known as a social hub. Global & Specialty Cuisine Dragon Well 4.2(343) $20–30Chinese Open2142 Chestnut A long-standing neighborhood favorite for health-conscious Chinese food and handmade potstickers. Milos Meze 4.9(365) Restaurant 3348 Steiner A modern Greek restaurant serving authentic dishes like lamb chops and spanakopita.Souvla 4.5(481) $10–20Greek Open2272 Chestnut A casual, modern Greek rotisserie and salad spot.Lobalita 4.6(11) $20–30Restaurant Open2231 Chestnut Recently replaced The Tipsy Pig, this modern Mexican bar offers tapas-style bites like aguachiles and tacos. SF.gov +7 Super Mensch 4.3(67) $20–30Jewish Open2336 Chestnut St10.2 mi A modern Jewish deli specializing in pastrami on house-made rye and matzah ball soup. References: Title: San Francisco's exposition year : the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition / 907.4794 Bruce Title: Panorama : tales from San Francisco's 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exposition / 979.461 B836p Title: San Francisco's Jewel City : the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 / 907.47946 Ac57s Title: San Francisco's wildflower : the Palace of Fine Arts / 708.074 B896s plus hundreds and hundreds of Google searches. such as, "Show me a photo of xxx State building at the PPIE.