Saloons of San Francisco: The Great and Notorious

Saloons of San Francisco: The Great and Notorious by Chamberlin, Jane. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780884961864.

Heres an insiders tour through fifty-five of the citys greatest and most notorious, from the briny waterfront to the dizzy top of Nob Hill - through a multitude of colorful neighborhoods straddling many cultural lines. This is artist Chamberlins view of the saloons and their people, how they appear and what the evoke. Shes a friend to them all, from the most elegant to the humble. Writer Armstrong has merged the history and the living spirit of each place with exuberance and scholarship. This is a rare look into the very secrets of San Francisco. On this tour youll learn which saloon offers what and youll find theres a place for nearly any mood or persuasion - somber or boisterous, bright of dingy, straight or gay. Cheers.