Roaming Fair Oaks and Horner's Addition

To the west of the Mission District, and to the south of Mission Dolores Park, to give it its full name, are some historic neighbourhoods, originally called Horner's Addition. We will wander mindfully through some of the smaller streets and alleys between the gorgeous old houses - and see why they did not burn in 1906. Along the way we will also come across the remains of the old San Jose Rail tracks that skirted the hills in the area. Maybe we will even figure where the old race track used to be.

(All photos and historical understanding thanks to OpenSF History as always)

Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go. Roams over the winter months are somewhat weather dependent, and this may get rescheduled depending on the forecast. I will send an email to everyone who has signed up if we have to postpone or cancel.

These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.

Punctuality is always appreciated. Please send a message on the app if you are running a little late. I can usually respond to messages before we get underway, but then I won't be checking my phone. Meetup has now added a "share location" feature, so you will be able to catch up.

I know Meetup is notorious for no-shows and late changes of rsvp. I am not as strict as other organisers (we do talk to each other!), but I do track those who regularly drop off or no-show, and have disinvited several people with dismal attendance records, as it is discourteous for others who would like to attend.