Archive for the ‘Videos and Slideshows’ Category

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  Award-Winning Restoration

  We couldn’t have been more pleased when the restoration of the Conservatory won Project of the Year Award 2009 for Historic Restorations (under $5 million). The award was granted to the San Francisco Department of Public Works by the Northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association covering 11 counties. See the restored Conservatory lit at dusk.

  Learn more about the colorful history of the Conservatory. Curious about our custom paint palette?

  Project: City + County of SF … Read More

  Posted: March 8th, 2013 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Conservatory Building, History, Press, Restoration, The Friends, Videos and Slideshows
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  Grand Re-Opening

  The Grand Re-Opening Day (December 5, 2009) was more wonderful that the Friends dared dream. Over 400 people showed up. We made that morning’s San Francisco Chronicle with a photo on the front page, the sun shone, bagpipes played, the mayor and dignitaries came, family and friends were there, the ribbon was cut, tours were given, the high-tea spread was bountiful, kids made souvenir buttons, and the community came together.

  Here’s a three-minute video of Mayor Newsom saluting the Friends … Read More

  Posted: July 11th, 2011 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Events, Press, Restoration, The Friends, Videos and Slideshows
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  Interior

  Light floods the interior of the Conservatory, trimmed in salvaged old growth redwood. A custom ringed chandelier is an unforgettable signature element. The solid wood wall in the interior used to lead to the east wing of the Conservatory, demolished in 1978 when a permit was given in error.  The Conservatory is officially San Francisco Historical Landmark #78.

  Here’s a one-minute video featuring the interior of the Conservatory on Opening Day (to view on a mobile phone, click here). Video … Read More

  Posted: July 10th, 2011 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Conservatory Building, History, Restoration, Videos and Slideshows
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  Accordion Babes Jam

  A Vivacious Jam by the Accordion Babes: Sweet Penny Royals, Renee de la Prade, Luz Gaxiola and Circus Finelli, Rhubarb Whiskey + Joan Wilson Reuter.

  A don’t-miss event by women who take the traditional “Squeeze Box” instrument in unique ways (squeezeboxgoddess.com). Here’s a radio interview of Accordion Babe Roxanne Oliva talking with Co-Chair Arnold Levine on the Tommy’s Holiday Camp Radio Show.

  Listen to their October 1, 2010, Live @ Sunnyside Conservatory Concert. Check out this video of … Read More

  Posted: July 10th, 2011 ˑ  No Comments
  Filled under: Events, Live @ the Conservatory Concert Series, Videos and Slideshows