San Francisco's Mission District (Images of America)
In this collection of photographs from longtime Mission families and such organizations as Mission High School, the California Historical Society, and the Archdiocese of San Francisco, author and Mission native Bernadette Hooper depicts her unique neighborhood over the years. From its early days as a rural outpost to the later influx of settlers from Latin America, who brought with them colorful festivals like Carnaval, San Francisco's first neighborhood has grown and changed, culminating in today's destination that draws thousands to its nightlife, restaurants, bookstores, and alternative theatres.