The area surrounding Divisadero Street is a detail-rich environment. Here are some local accents you just might miss if you aren’t paying attention.
1. Purple Lion, 338 Scott Street
There’s something about a lion sculpture on the steps of a Victorian that gives it that extra air of regality.
“Hey man, I think I saw it move…”
2. The Page, 298 Divisadero Street
This piece of concrete can be found next to the brick pillar in front of The Page. The date (1870) signifies the year the building itself was built. Owner Bob Wait saved this artifact from destruction a couple years ago when the city was redoing the sidewalk out front.
3. Madrone, 500 Divisadero Street
You may or may not have noticed this fossil as you stumbled out of Madrone the other night. It’s the original tile from the doorway of Frank T. Green’s Pharmacy. The fact that it would eventually become a bar is quite fitting, don't you think?
4. Horsey, 1336 Grove Street
Can you see it? Here, look a little closer.
Yup! That’s the secret horse that prevails over Divisadero and Grove. Its equine omnipotence is only matched by its ability to hide in plain view.
5. Mondrian-inspired window, 1350 Grove Street
For the art lover.
6. Record Sculpture, 1355 Grove Street
This patio looks like a rockin' good time. We’re curious which records made the cut.
7. Lions, 1456 Grove Street
More lions. This guy’s a bit more traditional than his day-glo counterpart, and he clearly means business.
8. F. Lofrano and Son, 1355 Fulton Street
The oft-overlooked sculpture above F. Lofrano and Son's auto repair shop could easily be your next tattoo.
9. Drinking fountain, Alamo Square
Hands down the best drinking fountain in the city.
10. Eat Acid, Grove and Scott
Pretty straightforward. Thanks, sidewalk!
11. Fleur de Lys, Oakfair Market, 999 Oak Street
Not unlike the horse over on Grove street, this little gem could go unnoticed for years. However, once you realize it's there, it really makes the intersection a whole lot classier. Say hi to Jack on your way in.
12. Black Lion, 955 Oak St.
Yet more lions! What’s the deal? This one’s a bit mysterious.
Got some neighborhood accents of your own? Send them over to tips {at} hoodline {dot} com and we can feature them in the future. Happy hunting!
