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
Castro Street, with the Castro Theater to 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
Noe Valley, San Francisco
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Noe Valley is a neighborhood in central San Francisco, California. It is named for Don José de Jesús Noé, noted 19th-century Californio statesman and ranchero, who owned much of the area and served as
Noe Valley in 2013
José de Jesús Noé
Row houses in Noe Valley
Noe Valley