Earthquake sites, islands, monuments, neighborhoods, hidden corners, waterfront marvels, and iconic structures showcase the physical landmarks that define San Francisco’s dramatic landscape and cultural presence.

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Sly Stone, the front man of Sly and the Family Stone, the later years. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Sly & The Familty Stone:  On Top

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A gold rush vessel is dug up in downtown San Francisco. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Niantic Whaling Ship

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A mazelike mansion with closely guarded secrets. Narrated by Joy Nash.

Winchester Mystery House

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The Pointer Sisters would never have happened had it not been for Bonnie. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

The Pointer Sisters

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San Francisco’s huge musical instrument played by the ocean. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Wave Organ - Natural Music

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Steep hills and sunshine define Potrero Hill, one of San Francisco’s most up-and-coming districts. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Potrero Hill

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The oldest surviving monument in San Francisco. Narrated by Sarah Prather.

Lotta's Fountain

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It is both a tribute and a triumph, defiant and definitive, belonging to both a city and to a people. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Golden Gate Bridge

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1-80 ends in downtown San Francisco. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Following the Old CA Trail

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Originally the &#34;Isla de Los Alcatraces,&#34; ... a.k.a &#34;Island of the Pelicans.&#34; Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Alcatraz’s Early Years

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One of San Francisco’s quietest and best-kept corners. Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Japanese Tea Garden

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A full 20% of the city is underwater! Narrated by Bill Werlin.

Sausalito’s “Sitting On the Dock of the Bay”

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Women and gender roles addressed at 1915 San Francisco World’s Fair. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Women and Gender Roles

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Fair pays homage to the “nearly vanquished” Native Americans. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

1915 San Francisco World’s Fair

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Hear the story of the 1989 earthquake that shook the Bay. Narrated by Chris Brinkley.

Oakland Bay Bridge

Earthquake sites, islands, monuments, neighborhoods, hidden corners, waterfront marvels, and iconic structures showcase the physical landmarks that define San Francisco’s dramatic landscape and cultural presence.