Sir Francis Drake In 1579, the English privateer landed near Point Reyes and claimed Alta California for Queen Elizabeth I. Along with other early explorers of the area, he failed to notice the marvelous bay just inside the straits. England didn t follow up its claim to Northern California, leaving it to the Spanish to conquer.
^Earthquake Artifacts A collection of objects that pertain to the 1906 earthquake are on display casa de vanzare oradea here, including porcelain cups and saucers fused by the heat of the fire that destroyed so much of the city.
Steps of Rome One of the many Italian caf s often full of real Italians lined up along this stretch of Columbus. This one features large windows, usually open, with clientele spilling out onto the sidewalk to eye the stream of passers-by. Good coffee and desserts make it an appealing pit stop until closing time at 2am. d 348 Columbus Ave between Broadway & Vallejo Map M4 (415) 397-0435
Sutro Baths Built in 1896 by silver mag nate Adolph Sutro, casa de vanzare oradea these were at one time the world s largest heated swimming pools, overr rr arched by a stunning glass roof. The complex was destroyed by fire in 1966, but you can access the ruins by steps at the Merrie Way parking lot (see p116).
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