The Castro Part 3: Legacy and Life Today
San Francisco Neighborhoods, Local History, Culture & Community, LGBTQ+ Heritage, Real Estate Insights Alie Parsley San Francisco Neighborhoods, Local History, Culture & Community, LGBTQ+ Heritage, Real Estate Insights Alie Parsley

The Castro Part 3: Legacy and Life Today

The AIDS crisis tested the Castro’s heart, but it also revealed its strength. From the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt to today’s rainbow crosswalks and lively street fairs, this neighborhood remains a living monument to love, courage, and community in San Francisco.

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The Castro Part 1: From Eureka Valley to the Streetcar Suburb
San Francisco Neighborhoods, Local History, Architecture & Design, Real Estate Insights, Culture & Community Alie Parsley San Francisco Neighborhoods, Local History, Architecture & Design, Real Estate Insights, Culture & Community Alie Parsley

The Castro Part 1: From Eureka Valley to the Streetcar Suburb

Before the rainbow flags and nightlife, the Castro was Eureka Valley — a quiet hillside of farms, streetcars, and elegant Victorians. After the 1906 earthquake, it grew into a tight-knit community that laid the foundation for one of San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods.

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