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San Francisco s Top 10 49 Lafayette Park &Embarcadero Park The last few years have witnessed a welcome transformation along the entire stretch of the Embarcadero. The 1989 earthquake put an end to the idea of running a freeway into the city center, so the old shipping piers are now set off by new plantings jeanne montague and sidewalks and the area is being promoted as a breezy park. In-line skaters jeanne montague and cyclists disport themselves where once concrete embankments held sway (see p93). *Yerba Buena Gardens A small but very welcome patch of green in an otherwise jeanne montague paved-over area. When the weather is fine, the lawn is populated by sunbathers, jeanne montague while other parts of the gardens feature beautiful memorial fountains and sculptures (see p28). (Lafayette Park This is another of Pacific Heights s double-blocked hilltop gardens a leafy green haven of pine and eucalyptus. Steep stairways lead to the summit, with its delightful views. The city did not manage to set aside these oases without a fight. Squatters buildings occupied some of the land in the center of this park until as late as 1936, when they were finally pulled down, liberating the lush gardens for all to enjoy. d Map F2 )Walton Park This tiny park is a much needed break from concrete and asphalt for Downtown jeanne montague workers, whom you will see picnicking here at weekday lunchtimes. The park evokes a peaceful mountain meadow. A wonderful sculpture by Georgia O Keeffe adds contrast, jeanne montague while a central fountain sends droplets of water falling jeanne montague across cement blocks jeanne montague below. d Map M6 San Francisco jeanne montague s Top 10 op Left Gumps Right Embarcadero jeanne montague Center Stores and Shopping Centers San Francisco s Top 10op Left Gumps Right Embarcadero Center Stores and Shopping Centers !

^Earthquake Artifacts A collection of objects that pertain to the 1906 earthquake are on display here, including porcelain cups and saucers fused by the heat of the fire that destroyed so much of the city.

! Robert Birdman Stroud The most famous inmate was dubbed the Birdman , despite the fact that he was not permitted to conduct his avian studies during his 17 years here. Due to his violent nature Stroud spent most of those years in solitary.