San Francisco in Motion: Highlights of the 1960s Tourist Experience (silent)
This 1960s stock footage showcases San Francisco’s vibrant tourist attractions as promoted by the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau. Highlights
San Francisco Ironworkers Strike and Streetcar Destruction (silent, 1917)
This black-and-white footage captures scenes from the Ironworkers strike in San Francisco, California, highlighting labor unrest and civil disruption. the
San Francisco Longshore Strike: Marching for Labor Rights (silent, 1934)
This black-and-white footage documents the powerful 1934 San Francisco Longshore Strike, where hundreds of workers marched along the waterfront, carrying
San Francisco Longshore Strike: Pickets on Parade, 1934 (silent)
This 1934 footage captures a powerful moment in labor history as San Francisco’s longshore workers rally together in solidarity. Marching
San Francisco Nights: Entertainment and Amusement in the 1960s (silent)
This silent footage offers a vivid glimpse into the diverse entertainment culture of 1960s San Francisco. It features a wide
San Francisco on the Day World War I Was Declared (silent, 1917)
This historic 1917 footage captures the bustling atmosphere in San Francisco on the day the United States entered World War
San Francisco Responds: The Day World War I Was Declared (silent, 1917)
This evocative 1917 newsreel captures the atmosphere in San Francisco on the day the United States entered World War I.
San Francisco Scenes (silent, 1929)
“San Francisco Scenes” is a visual documentary that captures the vibrant essence of San Francisco and its surroundings in the
San Francisco Snapshots: Scenic Views and Unexpected Moments (silent, 1977)
Offers a diverse collection of footage showcasing the charm and daily life of San Francisco. Highlights include scenic views, shots
San Francisco Streetcar Wreck (1918)
This brief 1918 footage captures the aftermath of a San Francisco streetcar accident, with the vehicle lying on its side.
San Francisco World’s Fair (1939)
The film showcases the Golden Gate International Exposition held on Treasure Island in San Francisco. It highlights the historical journey
San Francisco: Story of a City (1963)
Portrays the history of San Francisco pointing out that sailing ships brought the gold miners of 1848, the workers who built the transcontinental railroads, and the farmers, merchants, loggers and cattlemen. Depicts the city today as a center of wealth, culture and beauty. We digitized and uploaded this film on behalf of the Prelinger Archives. […]