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AUGUST 23, 1869: James Rolph, Jr. was born in San Francisco. He became California’s 27th governor after 19 years as the City’s mayor.

AUGUST 23, 1869: James Rolph, Jr. was born in San Francisco. He became California’s 27th governor after 19 years as the City’s mayor.

James “Sunny Jim” Rolph was one of the most enigmatic, gregarious and colorful characters in San Francisco history. Not only did he become the City’s…

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JULY 29, 2014: Harvey Nalbandian died, ending a San Francisco flower institution that existed for over 90 years.

JULY 29, 2014: Harvey Nalbandian died, ending a San Francisco flower institution that existed for over 90 years.

The first flower stall to appear in San Francisco was in front of the Chronicle Building[1] on Market Street[2] sometime in the 1890s. As the City…

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