Mission District Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

The Mission or the Mission District is the name of a neighborhood in San Francisco, California, built around the sixth California mission, the Mission San Francisco de Asis.

Table of contents

1 Geography 2 Climate 3 History 4 Culture 5 Transportation 6 Highlights of The Mission 7 External Links

Geography

The geographic limits of the Mission go from Division Street to the north, to Cesar Chavez Street (formerly Army Street) to the south, and from Potrero Avenue to the east, to Dolores Street to the west. Mission Street runs north-south through the neighborhood. Dolores Park is technically not located in the Mission.

Climate

The microclimates of San Francisco create a system by which each neighborhood has radically different weather at any given time. The Mission's geographical location insulates it from the fog and wind from the west. As a result, the Mission has a tendency to be warmer and sunnier than the rest of the city. This climatic phenomenon becomes apparent to visitors who walk down 24th Street from Noe Valley towards Mission Street.

History

The Ohlone Indians inhabited the Mission District for over 2,000 years. Spanish missionaries arrived in the area during the late 18th century. They found the Ohlone living peacefully in a village at the edge of a lagoon, hunting and gathering. In this location, the Spanish founded a Mission in June, 1776. This period marked the beginning of the end of the Ohlone culture. Archaeologists, anthropologists, and historians observe that the Franciscan friars used Ohlone slave labor to complete the Mission building in 1790.

Culture

The Mission is home to some of the best and most ethnically diverse restaurants in the city. Previously known mostly for mainly its taquerias and Mexican restaurants, it now has some of the best restaurants in the world.

Transportation

The neighborhood is serviced by the BART rail system to the 16th Street or the 24th Street stops, and by MUNI bus numbers 26, 12, 14, 49, 48, 33, 22 and 27. To the west, the MUNI J streetcar runs down Church Street, and is a popular way of getting to the Mission (16th Street) from the western districts.

Highlights of The Mission

• Murals inspired by the traditional Mexican paintings made famous by Diego Rivera at 24th Street and Balmy Avenue; 18th Street and Lapidge
• Dolores Park, around the north-west corner
• Nightlife centers around the 16th and Valencia Ave intersection
• The Roxie (on 16th) is the only remaining neighborhood movie theatre

External Links

• The Mission - Neighborhoods: The Hidden Cities of San Francisco
• Women's Building Mural

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