Spanish to the Silicon: The Diversity of San Francisco Historical Archaeology

San Francisco, as the one of the oldest cities on the West Coast, has a multifarious economic and cultural history that encompasses an array of eras from its origins as a Spanish outpost beginning in the 18th century, through Mexican rule in the early-19th century, and United States statehood in the mid-19th century. The papers in this session will focus on the geographical area of the San Francisco peninsula and will feature a variety of topics that touch upon the cultural and social history of the city. The papers will discuss how historic archaeology has contributed to a more complete understanding of the lives of the many people who contributed to the city's continuing culture of diversity and progress.