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February 23, 2011
zyzzyva
has been to The Pirate Shop at 826 Valencia
An essential stop before plundering, BYO Cutlass
The Pirate Shop carries an extensive array of essential pirate paraphernalia: various Jolly Roger flags, glass eyes, lard, spyglasses, skeleton keys, etc. It's also a book store associated with... »
Purveyors of Curiosities | Edited by Dylan and Annetta
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February 23, 2011
zyzzyva
has been to The "Center" of San Francisco Monument
Adolph Sutro's little-known, geographically inaccurate, deprecated monument
Surrounded by a cluster of 60s-era apartments, the center of San Francisco is both a letdown and a strangely appropriate monument to the city.
Originally installed by Adolph Sutro in 1887, it... »
Strange Statues | Edited by windsorknot and Dylan
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February 23, 2011
zyzzyva
has been to San Francisco's Peregrine Falcons
Recovered from the brink of extinction, at home in the Financial District
It is not an uncommon sight in San Francisco’s Financial District to see pigeons disappear at lighting speed, attacked from on high by the city’s resident Peregrine Falcons.
These beautiful... »
Natural Wonders, Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Annetta, Dylan and others
