Golden Gate Park's 150th Birthday

For 150 years, Golden Gate Park has been a part of our lives, the setting for celebrations, historic happenings, family gatherings and every day outings.  San Franciscans love this park and so do we. In honor of Golden Gate Park’s 150th, enjoy a few images from the San Francisco Digital Collections. Happy Birthday, Golden Gate Park!

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Square dancing for the Golden Gate Park Centennial celebration, April 4, 1970

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Friends in Golden Gate Park, circa 1880s

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Baseball players in Golden Gate Park, 1921

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AIDS Walk in Golden Gate Park, 2007

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Grape farmworkers protest in Golden Gate Park, circa 1970s

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Friends and family having a picnic at Speedway Meadows in Golden Gate Park

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Divisadero Street youth group in Golden Gate Park, 1954

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Friends in Golden Gate Park, 1948

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West Indian Cricket Clubber and wife in Golden Gate Park, 1942

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Family in Golden Gate Park, circa 1932

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Old de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, 1927

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Couple enjoying Golden Gate Park, circa 1943

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Drummers playing near Hippie Hill, 1969

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Rowboat ride on Stow Lake, 1958

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Visit to the Conservatory of Flowers, 1965

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