It's impossible to imagine San Francisco without certain landmarks.
What would the city be without curvy Lombard Street, luxurious Union Square or, gasp, the Golden Gate Bridge? But once upon a time, these now-iconic landmarks were in their infant stages. Take a crazy look back at some postcard views before they were famous.
The legendary Cliff House has gone through many incarnations, but this one in 1895 was its second one. (via eBay)

















