CASTRO STREET WALKING TOUR - SAN FRANCISCO
While visiting San Francisco we took a walk on the wild side and toured the Castro, one of California's first gay communities. Things here are not nearly as "wild" as they once were, but still interesting to visit. Join me and William as we take in the sights and sounds of an amazing San Francisco community.
The Castro District, commonly referred to as the Castro, is a neighborhood in Eureka Valley in San Francisco. The Castro was one of the first gay neighborhoods in the United States. Having transformed from a working-class neighborhood through the 1960s and 1970s, the Castro remains one of the most prominent symbols of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activism and events in the world.
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Good to see this footage.. I visited CASTRO In early 80s from LONDON just before HIV/AIDS devastated the community. It was the BEST of times and the WORST of times.. ❤
@SWExplore
Жыл бұрын
mjc5509, I totally get what you're saying because I lived through the HIV/AIDS crisis and fortunately got through it unscathed. I remember being tested in the mid-80s and was terrified and in tears to get the result, which in those days, you had to wait two whole weeks. Are you still living in London? Thanks for watching our video...much appreciated!
@mjc5509
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@@SWExplore Yes still in LONDON and STILL HIV NEG.... AGE 70 haha ....❤️
@SWExplore
Жыл бұрын
I'm 68 and living a quiet simple life in Los Angeles. London must be exciting and hope to visit one of these days... 😎 I'm originally from the colony (Canada) and have been living in Southern California for 36 years.
Thank you for your wonderful video and for helping me seeing the places I used to visit ❤I live in Seattle now but San Francisco is my home 💪
OMG, 50 yearslater, the streetcars look the same! And the Castro Theater is still the landmark.
@SWExplore
4 ай бұрын
Yep, and it is still primarily a gay area although there has been some gentrification in recent years. I mean, that's a good thing because everyone should get along just fine.😀
Great, safe walk.
Great video. Thank you!
"Well you don't see that everyday!". Certainly not in MY neighbourhood.
@SWExplore
Ай бұрын
You're right, Pixelrancher...certainly not in my neighborhood either!
@pixelrancher
Ай бұрын
@@SWExplore ❤
@SWExplore
Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching our videos, Pixelrancher. Where is it that you do your pixel ranching? I do mine out of Burbank, California.
@pixelrancher
Ай бұрын
@@SWExplore Hey guys, the pleasure is mine. I ranch pixels in Ottawa, Canada. 😄 🇨🇦
@SWExplore
Ай бұрын
How cool is that...a fellow Canadian! I've been living in Los Angeles since 1985. I have been to Ottawa several times in the past. Born in Montreal, lived in Toronto for 10 years and been in LA ever since.