Archive for May, 2011
Castro District San Francisco – The Facts About 18th Street and Castro, the GLBT Community Epicenter
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on May 7, 2011
18th Street and Castro Intersection San Francisco, CA 94114
The main intersection in the Castro is 18th Street and Castro Street. From here the Castro District extends in all directions for many blocks. This dynamic San Francisco neighborhood is adorned with rainbow flags to help show support of the gay and lesbian residents while being a symbol for the community.
18th and Castro is also the pulsing heart of the GLBT community, meeting place, and, of course, “the” spot for leisure time gay activities. What used to be the intersection for the gay rights movement, today gives way to community and a feeling of home instigated by its proactive community. On any given day, you can walk this intersection and be a part of history while “Gays” can be seen teaming out of every retail store, bar, and restaurant for blocks.