Articles by John A. Martini
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How Many Cliff Houses?
Have there been six, five, or three incarnations of the landmark restaurant/bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean? ( Jan 14, 2019) -
Golden Gate Park's Sphinxes
The story of the sphinx statues in front of the Memorial and de Young Museums. ( May 13, 2017) -
Golden Gate Park Lifesaving Station
From 1878 to 1951, the predecessor agency of the U.S. Coast Guard had a station at Ocean Beach. ( Dec 5, 2016) -
The Cliff Road Chop House or Death at the Acropolis
A violent death met on Merrie Way ( Jan 13, 2012) -
Sutro’s Lions
History of the lion statues that guard the gates of Sutro Heights. ( Jul 7, 2010) -
George K. Whitney Jr. Interview, 2002
Interview of George K. Whitney Jr. in 2002, discussing Cliff House, Sutro Baths, Playland, and Whitney Brothers businesses. ( May 20, 2010) -
Octagon House at Land's End
History of the Point Lobos Marine Exchange Building. ( Sep 21, 2009) -
Lands End Station
From 1905-1941, a charming concession run in a picturesque spot. ( Sep 29, 2008) -
Merrie Way
Adolph Sutro's Forgotten Pleasure Grounds ( Jan 1, 2006) -
George K. Whitney, Jr. Interview
A terrific peek at Playland history through Whitney Jr.'s eyes. ( Jan 1, 2006) -
History of Playland
A capsule history of Playland, based on a 2002 interview with George K. Whitney, Jr. the man who helped run Playland, Sutro Baths and the Cliff House ( Jan 1, 2006) -
The Lineup
One of the most elusive pieces of Sutro history has to be the 1958 film-noir movie "The Lineup" made inside the Sutro Baths. ( Dec 26, 2003)