Jun 08, 2021 6:30 PM
Christopher Pollack
The 150th anniversary of Golden Gate Park
The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department celebrated the 150th anniversary of
Golden Gate Park during 2020. To commemorate this historic occasion, Historian in
Residence Christopher Pollock will discuss his new and significantly updated 2001 book
about the park’s history.
This talk will highlight some of the substantial changes made to the park in the last 20
years. Included will be newly discovered fascinating historical facts, accompanied by
new and historical photos. A few surprising historical objects have been found after
decades not being seen by the public and their stories will be revealed.