{"id":33323,"date":"2016-08-02T15:48:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T22:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=33323"},"modified":"2020-10-20T23:01:37","modified_gmt":"2020-10-21T06:01:37","slug":"san-francisco-heritage-sites","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/us-cities\/san-francisco\/san-francisco-heritage-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Heritage Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"
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PHOTOS: Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial and more<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

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San Francisco Heritage Sites<\/h2>\n
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Leidesdorff Street<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: In 1841, William Leidesdorff commanded the first steamship into San Francisco Bay. Wealth from his shipping line purchased extensive property between California, Grant, Washington & Montgomery streets and built one of the first major hotels in San Francisco. A small street in the Financial District is named in his honor.
\nADDRESS: Between Sansome and Montgomery Streets, San Francisco MAP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: From slave to businesswoman (1814-1903) Madame Pleasant used wealth created from a boarding house and other business ventures to establish the Western Terminus of the Underground Railroad and uplift the Black business community. She won the lawsuit in 1864, which allowed African Americans to ride San Francisco streetcars. Most historians consider her the \u201cMother of Civil Rights in California<\/em>.\u201d A large disc-like plaque occupies the front location of her former home.
\nADDRESS: Southwest corner of Bush and Octavia Streets, San Francisco MAP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Hotel Mark Twain<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: The earliest downtown hotel to permit African Americans to stay as guests. In 1949, Billie Holiday stayed here while performing at other venues around town who did not permit her to sleep on the premises. Billie\u2019s room is restored and dedicated in her honor.
\nADDRESS: 345 Taylor Street, San Francisco MAP<\/strong><\/a>
\nPHONE: 415-673-2332
\nWEBSITE: http:\/\/www.hotelmarktwain.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Fillmore District<\/strong>
\nDESCRIPTION: This street and district developed its world-famous Jazz and Blues nightclub reputation during and just after World War II. It featured several jazz and blues clubs, as well as the world famous Fillmore Auditorium and solid black middle class before destruction by the SF Redevelopment Agency. Fortunately, the Fillmore Heritage Center, Yoshis Jazz Club, 1300 Fillmore<\/strong><\/a>, Gussies Restaurant and other small businesses have revived Fillmore Street. Its a must-visit again.
\nADDRESS: Fillmore Street, San Francisco MAP<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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