San Francisco’s oldest restaurant in its original location still stands strong 150 years after it was established in 1861.
The Old Clam House has been restored to its Victorian roots dating back to the Gold Rush when President Abraham Lincoln presided. The momentous 150-year restoration was celebrated on February 23.
In San Francisco style, the celebration reached the stars. Guests included Herb Caen, Joe Montana, Eric Wright, Willie McCovey, Reggie Jackson, Loni Anderson, Vida Blue and Jerry Rice!
Originally known as The Oakdale Bar & Clam House, the restaurant continues to serve its signature hot shots of clam juice, a longstanding staple of San Francisco.
Photographer: Drew Altizer
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Douglas Hollie, Sharon Hollie, Raghu Shivaram, Beth Schnitzer, Carol Batte, Lee "Buzz" Busby and Eric Wright
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Kevin Casey and Jocelyn Kane
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Michelle Zimmerman, Debbie Rivard and Susan Atherton
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Jennifer Dal Bozzo, Darlene Nolte and Carl Nolte
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Jerry Dal Bozzo, Jennifer Dal Bozzo, Dolores Callagy and Patrick Callagy
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Barb Brawner and Marybeth LaMotte
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Beth Schnitzer and Lorrae Rominger
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Kimberly Tagle and Jennifer Dal Bozzo
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Supervisor Malia Cohen and Jennifer Dal Bozzo
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Barbara Brawner and Kimberly Sharp
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Joel Selvin, Jerry Dal Bozzo and Michael Carabello
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Beth Schnitzer, Hanieh Rad, David Spisak and Carol Batte
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Arnold Laub and Isabelle Laub
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Marnie Krell, Beth Schnitzer and Julia Yasser
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Beth Schnitzer and Gwyneth Borden
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