Report and Photos by Kristen Foley, Committee Chair
kristen.foley@thd.org
Telegraph Hill Dwellers members turned out in droves to join us for our annual Spring Meeting on May 7th. We had a sold-out showing of 70+ members, old and new alike. Fior d’Italia, 2237 Mason Street, graciously hosted this event, providing us with impeccable service. Attendees were served a full three-course plated dinner of their choice, selections ranging from Tortellini Con Panna to Pesce del Giorno. Yum! But the food wasn’t the only highlight, as members also reveled in our packed program.
John King, the San Francisco Chronicle’s urban design critic and author of his recently published book, Portal: San Francisco’s Ferry Building and the Reinvention of American Cities, was the evening’s first presenter. King regaled members with the Ferry Building’s enchanting history and discussed its fate amid rising seawater levels. Following, listeners were able to engage in a lively and informative Q&A session.
District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin presented two awards. The first was for outgoing President
Stan Hayes. Stan has led THD as president for five years spread throughout a decade. During his tenure, Stan made countless contributions to the neighborhood. His leadership helped the THD Board navigate important initiatives for our neighbors to keep North Beach/Telegraph Hill thriving and equitable. For Stan’s unwavering service, Supervisor Peskin, as President of the Board of Supervisors, declared May 7th “Stan Hayes Day!”
Supervisor Peskin also bestowed the THD Heritage of the Hill Award on Katherine Petrin, architectural historian and preservation planner. Katherine’s civic engagement in North Beach and throughout San Francisco is a much-valued resource in our community. Congratulations to both!
Last, members voted in our 2024-2025 Board slate with resounding approval. With that, we heard from new elected president, Nick Ferris. Nick told us that as someone born and raised in North Beach, he’s enthused to take on this new role helping to strengthen our community. We are excited to have him at the helm. Congratulations, Nick!
Regardless of whether you were able to make the Spring Meeting, we can’t wait to see you at our next big event. The Telegraph Hill Dwellers turns 70 this year! To celebrate, we will be organizing a jubilee in October at Pioneer Park in coordination with Coit Tower’s 90th anniversary. Keep a lookout for details closer to the event. Look forward to seeing you there!
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