Tenderloin Gives a History Lesson

The Tenderloin has a well-deserved reputation as San Francisco's grittiest neighborhoods. But many don't realize it's home to 380 historic buildings.

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Tenderloin Gives a History Lesson

San Francisco is placing plaques at 380 historic buildings in the Tenderloin neighborhood, which was recently placed on the National Historic Register.

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