Project Gutenberg 2002-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 152 Irwin, Will 1873 1948 Irwin, William Henry The City That Was: A Requiem of Old San Francisco Produced by David A. Schwan, and David Widger "The City That Was: A Requiem of Old San Francisco" by Will Irwin is a historical account written in the early 20th century, shortly after the devastating 1906 earthquake that destroyed much of San Francisco. The book reflects on the vibrant culture and unique atmosphere of the city that once thrived before this tragic event, capturing its essence and the profound impact of its loss. In the narrative, Irwin mournfully recounts the charm of old San Francisco, describing its picturesque hills, diverse population, and the lively, romantic spirit that permeated its streets. He paints a vivid picture of the city's architecture, which included quirky, informal structures reflecting the eclectic nature of its inhabitants. Irwin captures the city's dynamic social scene, from the bustling Barbary Coast to the lively restaurants where diverse culinary traditions flourished. The book serves not only as a requiem for what was lost but also as a testament to the resilience of a unique city, leaving readers with a deep sense of nostalgia for the rich life and culture that defined old San Francisco before it was irrevocably changed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en San Francisco (Calif.) -- Description and travel San Francisco (Calif.) -- History San Francisco (Calif.) -- Social life and customs F850.5 Text Category: History - American 65784 2025-08-02T07:12:49.394633 text/html 60644 2013-02-04T16:02:38 text/html 111272 2025-08-02T07:12:54.827567 application/epub+zip 109945 2025-08-02T07:12:52.565573 application/epub+zip 90885 2025-08-02T07:12:51.454602 application/epub+zip 240314 2025-08-02T07:12:56.566593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233452 2025-08-02T07:12:54.135596 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156306 2022-09-02T09:26:23.246714 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 55495 2025-08-02T07:12:49.159611 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 55267 2009-01-23T09:59:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18406 2025-08-02T07:12:56.727570 application/rdf+xml 16458 2025-08-02T07:12:51.935583 image/jpeg 3639 2025-08-02T07:12:51.695586 image/jpeg 22969 2013-02-04T16:02:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 21963 2009-01-23T10:00:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 110670 2025-08-02T07:12:49.401617 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia