! Gumps Founded in 1861 by German immigrants, this homegrown department store is an institution. It has the largest collection in the US of fine china and crystal, selling famous names such as Baccarat and Lalique. The store is also celebrated for its Oriental treasures, casa de vanzare arad rare works of art, and its window displays. d 135 Post St Map P4 (800) 766-7628
Book Bay Bookstore Great secondhand books, records, and CDs, and all the proceeds support programs in San Francisco s libraries. No better prices anywhere. d Fort Mason Center, Building C Map F1 (415) 771-1076
The AIDS Interfaith Memorial Chapel con tains a triptych altarpiece Floorplan of of bronze and white gold Grace Cathedral (below) by the New York artist Keith Haring. It was completed shortly before his own death from AIDS. The central panel shows a multi-armed figure of compassion, while the side panels depict winged souls soaring above.
Pacific Heights A grander, more exclusive residential area is hard to imagine. Commanding as it does heights up to 300 ft (100 m) overlooking the magnificent Bay, everything about it proclaims power and wealth. The blocks between Alta Plaza and Lafayette Park are the very heart of the area, but the grandeur extends from Gough to Divisadero and beyond. On a sunny day, there s nothing more exhilarating than scaling its hills and taking in the perfectly manicured streets, the
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