A Community Conversation: How San Francisco Saved its Heart & Your City Can Too
Date and time
Location
Los Altos Library (Orchard Room) and Los Altos HIstory Museum (Reception and Book Signing)
13 S San Antonio Road ORCHARD ROOM Los Altos, CA 94022Description
A Los Altos Forward Community Conversation ***FREE COMMUNITY EVENT***:
"How San Francisco Saved Its Heart – and Your City Can Too"
by Rick Laubscher Author, TV Journalist, and President of The Market Street Railway and Museum Foundation
San Francisco was twice threatened with loss of its unique public transit operations beloved by many: first, the cable cars in 1947, then the trolleys on Market Street in 1982. Both times, a small group of citizens stood up to preserve their city’s past by helping others understand its importance and demonstrate its public value. One of the leaders of the streetcar campaign Rick Laubscher–Author, TV Journalist, 4th generation San Franciscan and President of the Market Street Railway and Museum tells both stories and the lessons he learned.
***Come and learn how residents and a grassroots preservation effort of its heritage assets became branded landmarks that continue to inspire, delight and add value to residents and community. Reception and book signing to follow presentation****
5:45 Social/ Welcome at Los Altos Library Orchard Room
6:00 PRESENTATION and Community Q&A at Los Altos Library Orchard Room
7:00 - 8:00 RECEPTION and Book Signing at Los Altos History Museum, next door
Organized by
This kickoff Los Altos Forward Community Conversation event is co-sponsored by Los Altos Forward, Los Altos Library, and the Los Altos History Museum with support from the resident volunteer organization LosAltosNeighbors.com. The EVENT is free and open to all.