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

The New
Fillmore

News from the heart and soul of San Francisco

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Is the Gold Coast becoming a Tech Coast?

editors|December 31, 2012
Is the Gold Coast becoming a Tech Coast?
Apple design chief Jonathan Ive purchased 2808 Broadway, originally built for the Hellman family.

THE GOLD COAST, also known as Billionaire’s Row, is home to many of the most exclusive and expensive homes in San Francisco. Along the three blocks of outer Broadway, from Divisadero to the Lyon Street steps, rise magnificent properties that have traditionally been home to San Francisco’s old guard — wealthy, philanthrophic, multi-generational families. Heading into 2013, the Gold Coast is turning over to a new breed of young tech execs.

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The New FillmoreDecember 31, 2012
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  • 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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