San Francisco History - Walking SF 49 Mile Scenic Drive

Creation and History of San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive

Creation and History of San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive Come walk a section with the Authors! From the seagull street sign to the latest walking challenge, the history of San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive covers SF. You’ve seen the 49 Mile retro route markers on signposts all over town. A white seagull, […]

San Francisco Historical Association Oscar Lewis Award

Poggioli-Eidson Win Oscar Lewis Award

Book, San Francisco History / Kristine Poggioli

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jaguar Bennett Craven Street Books / Quill Driver Books Publicity@QuillDriverBooks.com (800) 345-4447 **review copy available on request** San Francisco authors Kristine Poggioli and Carolyn Eidson win the 2018 Oscar Lewis Award for their book “Walking San Francisco’s 49 Mile Drive” Authors to be honored at San Francisco History Association’s 20th

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REVIEWS

“The writing is crisp and fun, the photographs are terrific, and the whole package is one of the best and most unique travel books out there.” —San Francisco Book Review
“A book for both visitors and long-time residents, Walking San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive taught me new things about my own neighborhood. I’m glad this book is reintroducing the route to a new generation.” ―Brian Boitano, Olympic and world champion figure skater and proud San Franciscan
“Love it! There is no place like home, especially if home is the overwhelmingly gorgeous San Francisco! This book is a must read … the excited joy of it all is worth every second and makes a visit to San Francisco an unforgettable must do!” ―Angela M. Alioto, Esq., Past Member, San Francisco Board of Supervisors
“Poggioli and Eidson’s Walking San Francisco’s 49 Mile Scenic Drive pulls one out of his or her car or home and compels walking to the splendid sites that are illustrated in the book. The text is crisp and the production of the book superb ― a must for Bay Area explorers as well as tourists.” ―Charles A. Fracchia, Author, lecturer, founder of the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society
“Enticing photos, images and fun facts make me want to lace up my shoes and get walking!” ―Janet McBride, Executive Director, Bay Area Ridge Trail
“Fun and well-informed … offers fascinating perspectives on the many worlds of San Francisco.” ―Gary Kamiya, author of Cool Gray City of Love: 49 Views of San Francisco