Anza Vista, San Francisco facts for kids
Anza Vista is a small neighborhood in the Western Addition area of San Francisco, California. It is named after Juan Bautista de Anza, who was the first Spanish explorer to reach San Francisco.
Exploring Anza Vista's History
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Anza Vista is built on what used to be the San Francisco Calvary Cemetery. In the 1930s and 1940s, all the graves from this cemetery, and most others in San Francisco, were moved. They were relocated to Colma, a nearby city. This happened because San Francisco decided in 1902 to ban most burials. The city wanted to use the land for new buildings and homes instead.
Where is Anza Vista Located?
Anza Vista is found between several main streets. To the north, you'll find Geary Boulevard. Turk Street is to the south. Masonic Avenue forms its western border, and Divisadero Street is to the east. Sometimes, areas near The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Panhandle, and the Western Addition are also thought of as part of the Anza Vista neighborhood.
What's in Anza Vista Today?
Anza Vista has some important places for the community. A large shopping center called The City Center is located here. It has a Target store, which is a popular place for shopping. This center is on Geary Boulevard and Masonic Avenue, in the northwest part of the neighborhood.
You can also find a Kaiser Permanente hospital in Anza Vista. It's on Geary Boulevard near St. Joseph's Avenue. The Raoul Wallenberg Traditional High School is also in this neighborhood, located on Nido Avenue.
