15 montague street ^Alamo Square Postcard central, thanks to its row of perfect Victorians backed by the knock out Down

Many services provide toll free numbers when calling within the US from any phone most of them begin with 800, 877, or 888. Buying phone cards to use for making toll calls can mean great savings. Internet access is free at the New Main Library 15 montague street and at CompUSA. d New Main Library: 100 Larkin St;

op 41 displayed according to their country of origin. But the layout also demonstrates the flow and transformation of Buddhist art from India and outward into the entire Far East. Included is the fabulous Avery Brundage collec- tion of Oriental jade. d 200 Larkin St Map R2 (415) 581-3500 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sun, 10am 9pm Thur) Adm www.asianart.org ^San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design Established in 2004, this one of a kind museum, housed in an elegant building fronted by a charming courtyard, celebrates and promotes contemporary craft and design through innovative exhibitions and educational programs. 15 montague street They organize lots of lectures, special events, and programs for children. There is also a great museum store with many original pieces for sale. d 550 Sutter St Map P3 (415) 773- 0303 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sat, noon 5pm Sun Dis. access Adm www.sfmcd.com &Cable Car Museum This brick, warehouse like structure houses the nuts and bolts machinery that keeps the entire cable car system opera- ting. Don t miss a look down- stairs at the giant, spool like sheaves winding the fat cables round and round (see p11). *Mus e Mechanique and Holographic Museum A quaint, time warp experience awaits you here. As you approach the lower level, you ll be greeted by the loud guffaws of Laughing Sal, the enormous, buxom figure that is a relic of the old Playland at the Beach. There are also many other often op 41 displayed according to their country of origin. But the layout also demonstrates the flow and transformation of Buddhist art from India and outward into the entire Far East. Included is the fabulous Avery Brundage collec- tion of Oriental jade. d 200 Larkin St Map R2 (415) 581-3500 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sun, 10am 9pm Thur) Adm www.asianart.org ^San Francisco Museum of Craft and Design Established in 2004, this one of a kind museum, housed in an elegant building fronted by a charming courtyard, celebrates and promotes contemporary craft and design through innovative exhibitions 15 montague street and educational programs. They organize lots of lectures, special events, and programs for children. There is also a great museum store with many original pieces for sale. d 550 Sutter St Map P3 (415) 773- 0303 Open 10am 5pm Tue Sat, noon 5pm Sun Dis. access Adm www.sfmcd.com &Cable 15 montague street Car Museum This brick, warehouse like structure houses the nuts and bolts machinery that keeps the entire cable car system opera- ting. Don t miss a look down- stairs at the giant, spool like sheaves winding the fat cables round and round (see p11). *Mus e Mechanique and Holographic Museum A quaint, time warp experience awaits you here. As you approach the lower level, you ll be greeted by the loud guffaws of Laughing Sal, the enormous, buxom figure that is a relic of the old Playland at the Beach. There are also many other often ingenious mechanical devices that once crowded the arcade. Don t miss the re creation in miniature of a Chinese opium den. In addition, there is a small collection devoted to the art of holography. d Pier 45, Fisherman s Wharf Map A3 Open 11am 7pm Mon Fri, 10am 8pm Sat Sun (415) 346-2000

^Alamo Square Postcard central, thanks to its row of perfect Victorians backed by the knock out Downtown view. The park itself is a sloping patch of green, while the surrounding streets are lined with so many grand old houses that it has been declared a historic site. Two of them have been turned into hotels, although the areas immediately outside the square are not the most salubrious at night. d Map E4

In 1969 Richard Oakes and 90 Native Americans landed on Alcatraz, 15 montague street set up camp, and demanded the government sell them the island for $24 worth of beads and red cloth. They claimed that this was the price their people had been paid in exchange for an island similar in size nearly 300 years earlier. The government considered forcibly removing the occupiers, but growing public support for the Indians forced officials to renew negotiations. However, in January 1970, while playing on the rooftop of one of the buildings, Oakes youngest daughter slipped and fell to her death; distraught, he and his family decided to abandon their claim. Sixty Native Americans remained, 15 montague street but as the stalemate dragged on, the majority slowly began to leave only 15 chose to stay. In June 1970, fires ravaged the warden s house, the recreation hall, the officers 15 montague street club, and the lighthouse. Following 15 montague street this devastation, government troops staged a pre-dawn raid. The remaining Indians were arrested and the 19-month Indian occupation 15 montague street came to an end.