Join us for an evening tour through San Francisco's historic corridors between the Tenderloin and Union Square. Back by popular demand, this is a brand new tour as a follow-up to last year's Tenderloin Matchbook-Neon tour. Randall Homan and Al Barna from San Francisco Neon and Katie Conry from the Tenderloin Museum will lead a walking exploration of Tenderloin matchbooks associated with legacy businesses and neon signs. Just like matchbooks, historic neon signs are a fascinating synecdoche of the small businesses they represent, and a window to the past explored through material culture.
The tour features forgotten storefronts that are remembered vividly through vintage matchbooks. As twilight falls, the tour flows past a vivid collection of neon signs that serve as advertising and illuminated local landmarks.
Tour starts with a brief orientation about the Match Book project at the Tenderloin Museum and ends at Union Square. Book early, space is limited.
Proudly in partnership with San Francisco Neon.
Doors: 6 p.m.
Tour: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening tour through San Francisco's historic corridors between the Tenderloin and Union Square. Back by popular demand, this is a brand new tour as a follow-up to last year's Tenderloin Matchbook-Neon tour. Randall Homan and Al Barna from San Francisco Neon and Katie Conry from the Tenderloin Museum will lead a walking exploration of Tenderloin matchbooks associated with legacy businesses and neon signs. Just like matchbooks, historic neon signs are a fascinating synecdoche of the small businesses they represent, and a window to the past explored through material culture.
The tour features forgotten storefronts that are remembered vividly through vintage matchbooks. As twilight falls, the tour flows past a vivid collection of neon signs that serve as advertising and illuminated local landmarks.
Tour starts with a brief orientation about the Match Book project at the Tenderloin Museum and ends at Union Square. Book early, space is limited.
Proudly in partnership with San Francisco Neon.
Doors: 6 p.m.
Tour: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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