About this Event
This tour wanders through the history of mid-century night life in San Francisco. It is a treasure hunt to discover these beautiful signs hidden in plain sight above local watering holes, small hotels, corner stores, beautiful garages, and old-school eateries.
Spend an evening with San Francisco Neon's co-founder Al Barna and Randall Homan with Stephen Coles of Letterform Archive. Tours include local history with typography insights into San Francisco's vintage matchbooks and neon signs. Photography and a lively Q&A are encouraged. Be prepared to walk 1.5 hours (1 block uphill).
Reservations details: We'll email you all the details the day before tour, including public transit and parking tips the day before your tour.
Matchbooks photos from the collection of Stephen Coles Neon photos from the "San Francisco Neon: Survivors and Lost Icons" book, available at sfneon.org.
Small Print: Please note that we reserve the right to change/cancel the tour due to obstructions, stormy weather, or insufficient reservations. Full refunds issued for canceled tours. All participants agree to assume 100% responsibility for their own safety, conduct, and well-being, and recognize that possible hazards exist while participating in outdoor (or any other) activities; and agree to participate solely at their own risk. If you join this group, and purchase tickets, and/or attend any San Francisco Neon events; it shall be conclusively presumed you understand and agree to this policy.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cottage Market & Corner Store, 798 Bush Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 37.05
