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Sutro Heights Park, San Francisco, California

Park Rules
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The park rules were posted just inside the entry to Sutro Heights Park.

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Metal Gate
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A large, white metal gate, which closed off car access, allowed pedestrians in.

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Concrete Lions
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A pair of concrete lions rested either side of the pedestrian access.

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A Plaque
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A metal plaque was attached to the base of one of the lions. It described the life of Adolph Sutro.

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A History
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A history of Sutro Heights Park, and of Adolph Sutro, was just inside the entry to Sutro Heights Park.

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Houses
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Houses were visible just beyond the eastern edge of Sutro Heights Park.

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Purple Flowers
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Purple flowers bloomed alongside the path into Sutro Heights Park.

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A Garden
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A garden and benches were inside Sutro Heights Park. They provided rest for the weary visitor.

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Closer Bench
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A closer view of one of the benches alongside the garden in Sutro Heights Park.

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Pacific Ocean
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The Pacific Ocean lay beyond a fence at the eastern edge of Sutro Heights Park.

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The Great Highway
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The Great Highway and the beach were visible below Sutro Heights Park.

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Cars Parked
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Cars parked and people walking on the beach were all visible from Sutro heights Park.

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Pappas Grass
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A bit of pampas grass grew at the edge of Sutro Heights Park.

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