San Francisco · Est. 1986Vol. 38 — No. 4

The New
Fillmore

News from the heart and soul of San Francisco

Art & Design

Calvary moved to Fillmore from Union Square

editors|January 17, 2024
Calvary moved to Fillmore from Union Square
Calvary Presbyterian Church held its first service at Fillmore & Jackson in 1902.

By WOODY LABOUNTY

The story: the imposing Calvary Presbyterian Church on the corner of Fillmore and Jackson streets — which seems like an ancient temple that has stood on its plot for time immemorial — was moved there from Union Square.

Let’s play detective and take a before-and-after look.

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Readers Respond

  • Margaret H.December 28, 1969

    Wonderful piece. I remember when the jazz clubs on Fillmore stayed open past two — this brought it all back. Thank you for keeping the memory of the neighborhood alive.

  • David K.December 23, 1969

    We've lived on Pine near Steiner for thirty-one years and it still surprises us how much this paper notices. Please keep going.

  • Yuki T.December 15, 1969

    A small correction — the mochi shop on Post opened in 1982, not 1985. My grandfather was there for the ribbon cutting. Love the coverage otherwise.

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