San Franciscans don't need an excuse to celebrate. But give us a good one, and watch out.
As we get ready to bid adieu to 2017 and welcome the new year, let's take a frolic down memory lane to see how the city partied it up on New Year's Eve in the past.
1934, Barbary Coast nightclub
In 1934, the party hats looked a little different than they do today, but the sentiment was the same. This photo shows the last year-end party to be held at the Barbary Coast nightclub, complete with streamers, libations, and a banjo player.
