San Francisco Relocation Guide - Antevia

the world" is on Russian Hill, and the Powell-Hyde Cable Car line passes directly over
Russian Hill onits way to Fisherman's Wharf.
Downhill to the north is Ghirardelli Square, which sits on the waterfront of the San
Francisco Bay, Aquatic Park, and Fisherman's Wharf, an extremely popular tourist area.
Down the turns of Lombard Street and along Columbus Avenue to the east is the
neighborhood of North Beach. Down the hill to the west, past Van Ness Avenue, are Cow
Hollow and the Marina districts.
History
The neighborhood's name goes back to the Gold Rush-era when settlers discovered a
small Russian cemetery at the top of the hill. Athough the bodies were never officially
identified, it is assumed that the bodies probably belonged to Russian fur-traders and
sailors from nearby Fort Ross. The cemetery was removed, but the name remains to this
day. There is no significant Russian presence here as the city's Russian community is
located primarily in the Richmond District.
See also
Nob Hill
Telegraph Hill
Russian colonization of the Americas
External links
The Chronicle's standing article about Russian Hill
Nob Hill San Francisco Blog
Russian Hill Neighbors association