Russian Hill Naming: Difference between revisions

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Unfinished History

Plaque at top of Russian Hill at end of Vallejo Street a block above Ina Coolbrith Park, describing how the burial of several Russian sailors gave the hill its name.

Photo: Chris Carlsson

Looking north from Russian Hill, c. 1860. Alcatraz and Angel Island across the water, large sand dune separates Black Point (today's Ft. Mason) from Russian Hill. Black smoke is rising from the Pioneer Woolen Mills near today's Aquatic Park.

Photo: San Francisco History Center, SF Public Library

Before the Gold Rush, this hill was a goat pasture with an old cemetery where Russian seal hunters had buried their dead. Children who climbed the hill to play among the overgrown graves first gave the area the name "Russian Hill." But the name was officially recognized only after it hosted the City's first legal execution, the hanging of convicted murderer Jose Forni in 1852. After that, the hill hosted a whole series of hangings.

--Dr. Weirde

Octagon House on Green Street (at Leavenworth) at top of Russian Hill, one of the original eight-sided homes built in 19th century San Francisco.

Photo: Chris Carlsson

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+'''<font face = arial light> <font color = maroon> <font size = 3>Unfinished History</font></font> </font>'''
+[[Image:Russian-Hill-plaque P1100017.jpg]]
+'''Plaque at top of Russian Hill at end of Vallejo Street a block above Ina Coolbrith Park, describing how the burial of several Russian sailors gave the hill its name.'''
+''Photo: Chris Carlsson''
 [[Image:tendrnob$russian-hill-angel-island-1860.jpg]]
-'''Looking north from Russian Hill, c. 1860. Alcatraz and Angel Island across the water, large sand dune separates Black Point (today's Ft. Mason) from Russian Hill. Black smoke is rising from the Pioneer Woolen Mills near today's Aquatic Park.'''
+'''Looking north from Russian Hill, c. 1860. Alcatraz and Angel Island across the water, large sand dune separates [[Jessie Benton Fremont at Blackpoint|Black Point]] (today's Ft. Mason) from Russian Hill. Black smoke is rising from the [[Ghirardelli Square|Pioneer Woolen Mills]] near today's Aquatic Park.'''
+''Photo: San Francisco History Center, SF Public Library''
+Before the Gold Rush, this hill was a goat pasture with an old cemetery where Russian seal hunters had buried their dead. Children who climbed the hill to play among the overgrown graves first gave the area the name "Russian Hill." But the name was officially recognized only after it hosted the City's first legal execution, the hanging of convicted murderer Jose Forni in 1852. After that, the hill hosted a whole series of hangings.
+''--Dr. Weirde''
+[[Image:Octagon-House-on-Russian-Hill P1100020.jpg]]
-Before the Gold Rush, this hill was a goat pasture with an old cemetery where Russian seal hunters had buried their dead. Children who climbed the hill to play among the overgrown graves first gave the area the name "Russian Hill." But the name was officially recognized only after it hosted the City's first legal execution, the hanging of convicted murderer Jose Forni in 1852. After that, the hill hosted a whole series of hangings. Locals warn, if you wander the empty streets of Russian Hill at midnight, you may suddenly come upon the shadow of a human figure swaying in the foggy wind.
+'''Octagon House on Green Street (at Leavenworth) at top of Russian  Hill, one of the original eight-sided homes built in 19th century San Francisco.'''
-Contributors to this page include:
+''Photo: Chris Carlsson''
-''San Francisco Public Library,San Francisco,CA - Publisher or Photographer ''
-Carlsson,Chris - Writer
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