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Local Landmarks & Heritage

  • Bayview Opera House (Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre)
  • Silver Terrace Playground and Athletic Field
  • Palou-Phelps Mini Park
  • Quesada Gardens

Neighborhood History

Silver Terrace takes its name from Silver Avenue and the terraced character of its hillside streets overlooking San Francisco Bay. The name dates to the late 1850s — Silver Avenue itself appears in land records from the earliest subdivision efforts in the area, predating the neighborhood's residential development. The earliest documented photographic record of the land dates to 1869, when photographer Eadweard Muybridge documented lots being marketed by Duncan & Company in what was then called South San Francisco. Residential development proceeded gradually from around 1900, producing the mix of Victorian, Edwardian, and 1920s block-style homes that still characterize the neighborhood today. Silver Terrace sits in the southeastern corner of San Francisco, isolated by Highway 101 and Highway 280, which gives it an unusually sunny and sheltered microclimate distinct from the fog-prone western neighborhoods. Its multigenerational character and working-class roots have defined it continuously from its earliest residential period through the present.

The Bayview Opera House at 4705 Third Street — now known as the Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre — is one of the oldest surviving theater buildings in San Francisco, dating to 1888, and serves as a vital cultural anchor for the surrounding southeastern neighborhoods. Silver Terrace Playground and Athletic Field provides the community's primary recreational grounds.

Silver Terrace's story of bay-view hillside resilience and multigenerational community identity is the kind of neighborhood character MY-NHD was built to wear.

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Silver Terrace - San Francisco - Unisex Cotton Tee

Silver Terrace - San Francisco - Unisex Cotton Tee

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Show Off Your San Francisco Roots in Style


Named for Silver Avenue, Silver Terrace rose as affordable Victorian tract homes reached the city’s southeastern edges. Covering low hills with Bay views, the neighborhood retains deep multigenerational roots and reflects the city’s working-class history. Quick freeway access and green spaces complement the legacy of shipyards and industry that once defined the area.

Made from 100% US-grown cotton, this heavy cotton tee delivers comfort, quality, and durability. The neighborhood name is printed clearly across the chest, making it a meaningful and minimalist statement piece. The unisex fit offers a relaxed, everyday style that works whether you're layering up in foggy weather or catching some sun in Golden Gate Park.

Wear it while exploring the Ferry Building, grabbing a burrito in the Mission, or simply repping your block with pride.

  • The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear
  • Sizes from S to 5XL
  • Choose your color
  • Sizing chart located at the end of the photo gallery

 

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