Discover Fillmore: An Interactive Walking Tour

04/25/2020

So sad but one of the businesses on this Discover Fillmore tour was recently hit by a break in. Our beloved Miyako’s Ice Cream lost so much.

Please consider donating to their GoFund me!

"They went for anything they could grab." A decades-old family owned business in San Francisco is fighting to stay open during the pandemic, despite a major hit to their revenue, and now a break-in at their Fillmore District store.

08/28/2016

Our 3rd Discover Fillmore walking tour

08/10/2016

Wow! We made it into the local neighborhood newspaper, the New Fillmore. On page 6, there's a wonderful article about what we've been doing in the neighborhood over the last few months. Check it out!

http://newfillmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_08.pdf

08/03/2016

Another great article on the Fillmore. Some of you have been wondering more about the history of the New Chicago Barbershop and why that is one of the stops we talk about on our tours. Read more about how Reggie survived the redevelopment and preserved a big part of Fillmore history. http://newfillmore.com/2013/05/30/fillmores-reggie-pettus-no-more/

08/01/2016

A great interview about Miyako's on Fillmore street. Tom, the owner has an incredible story and is one of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Plus, we love their ice cream and cheap sandwiches!

http://hoodline.com/2016/07/meet-tom-bennett-owner-of-fillmore-s-miyako-old-fashion-ice-cream-shop

Bennett, who's sold ice cream on Fillmore Street since 1993, shares his secrets for running a business that keeps customers coming back.

07/31/2016

Lots of people on our tours are curious to understand what depth the redevelopment project affected the Fillmore, here is a great article on it from our neighbors at Hoodline.

http://hoodline.com/2016/01/how-urban-renewal-destroyed-the-fillmore-in-order-to-save-it

The mega planning experiment didn't really work, and it sparked a backlash that has shaped the city ever since.

07/31/2016

Our first Discover Fillmore walking tour

07/18/2016

BIKE PARKING! The tour meets at Fillmore Center Plaza (northeast corner of Fillmore & O'Farrell). There are free public bike parking racks along the curb of both Fillmore and O'Farrell.

07/18/2016

We had a big crowd last Friday! Sign up for our tour on Saturday, July 30 from 2-3 pm. Tickets are free!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-fillmore-an-interactive-walking-tour-tickets-26641389112

The Fillmore is a neighborhood rich with amazing stories, fascinating characters, and hidden gems. Discover historic sites and modern-day storefronts by sight, sound, touch, and interaction with locals. Let a community member give you the inside scoop into the history and community stories. ABOUT T...

07/09/2016

Sign up for our first tour on Friday, July 15 from 4-5 pm. Tickets are free!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discover-fillmore-an-interactive-walking-tour-tickets-26456436915

The Fillmore is a neighborhood rich with amazing stories, fascinating characters, and hidden gems. Discover historic sites and modern-day storefronts by sight, sound, touch, and interaction with locals. Let a community member give you the inside scoop into the history and community stories. ABOUT T...

07/09/2016