Excelsior District
Unfinished History
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Oscar Grande describes growing up in the Excelsior as a son of Salvadoran immigrants, and its deep connections to the Mission and other parts of the City.
Video: Shaping San Francisco
Mural celebrating the Excelsior district at corner of Mission and Excelsior, 2014.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Well-dressed elderly Asian woman cross Mission at Excelsior, 2014.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
The iconic Royal Baking Company building dates back to the early 20th century when it was still a primarily Italian area. Today it is a Pasteleria, producing baked goods for a Mexican and Central American clientele.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Old bank building converted into a produce market, 2014.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Looking west on Mission Street at Santa Rosa, 2014.
Photo: Chris Carlsson
Southwest of Geneva on Mission, this odd structure sits at the corner of Mission and Concord, 2014.
Photo: Chris Carlsson