Charles Fracchia

Charles Fracchia, Founder, The San Francisco Historical Society

San Francisco has been a city on the cutting edge since its inception. Renowned historian Fracchia will bring to life the radical changes we’ve live through during the post-war period and share his thoughts about where we are headed as a city. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the unique history of the city by the Bay as Fracchia provides historical context for the entire “Now & Then” series.

This program was recorded in front of a live audience at the Commonwealth Club of California on January 29, 2009.

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