Explore A Self-Guided Fillmore Walk

Looking for something new to do this weekend? We compiled key historic points for Engage San Francisco‘s Place-Based Initiative Conference and invite you to explore our self-guided walk through the Fillmore District.

We suggest beginning the tour in Alamo Square and walking to the African American Arts and Culture Complex, followed by a visit to Magic Zone.

Some key points we included for the conference are:

• Western Addition Redevelopment
• Buchanan Mall
• Ella Hill Hutch Community Center
• Westside Community Center
• Saint John Coltrane Church
• The Chutes Amusement Park (former site)
• Yoshi’s Jazz Club (former site)
• Chicago Barber Shop (former site)
• Sheba’s Piano Bar
• The Fillmore Auditorium
• Buchanan YMCA
• Boom Boom Room
• Japan Culture and Trade Center
• Peace Plaza
• Japanese Community Youth Center
• Victorian Square
• KPOO

Check out photos from our Fillmore Walk on our Flickr page. Share your photos with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Tag us and use the hashtags #usfcaLTMC #FillmoreWalk for a chance to be featured on our page!

Share one new site or thing you learned from this walk in the comments below.

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