Near what is today the intersection of Gough and Greenwich streets, Washerwoman's Lagoon took its name from the pond popular for washing clothes. (via FoundSF)

#TBT: When Beer Town, Butchertown and Washerwoman's Lagoon Were SF Neighborhoods

V. Alexandra de F. Szoenyi

Jan 04, 2018

#TBT: When Beer Town, Butchertown and Washerwoman's Lagoon Were SF Neighborhoods

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