Castro Camera was a camera store in the Castro District of San Francisco, California, operated by Harvey Milk from 1972 until his assassination in 1978. During the 1970s the store became the center of the neighborhood's growing gay community, as well as campaign headquarters for Milk's various campaigns for elected office.
Castro Camera storefront, as recreated for the 2008 film Milk
Harvey Milk, here with his sister-in-law in front of Castro Camera in 1973
Castro Camera interior, as recreated for the film Milk
A memorial plaque outside of the former Castro Camera store
Castro District, San Francisco
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.
Castro Street, with the Castro Theatre on the left
The Castro is named after José Castro, a Californio politician who served as Governor of Alta California.
Castro Street pedestrian crossing with rainbow flag color
Corner of 20th and Castro Streets
