Duboce Triangle in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Josephine Baker
Rainbow Honor Walk
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2021
1. Josephine Baker Marker
Josephine Baker
(1906-1975)
African-American born French dancer, singer, actress, Resistance fighter and world-famous entertainer who refused to perform for segregated audiences
Erected 2019 by Rainbow Honor Walk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. In addition, it is included in the Rainbow Honor Walk series list.
Location. 37° 45.824′ N, 122° 26.041′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Duboce Triangle. Marker is on Market Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2334 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lou Sullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); Chavela Vargas (within shouting distance of this marker); We'wha (within shouting distance of this marker); Vito Russo (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerry Studds (within shouting distance of this marker); Glenn Burke (within shouting distance of this
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Also see . . .
1. Josphine Baker (Wikipedia).
"Josephine Baker (born Freda Josephine McDonald, naturalised French Joséphine Baker; 3 June 1906 – 12 April 1975) was an American-born French entertainer, French Resistance agent and civil rights activist. Her career was centered primarily in Europe, mostly in her adopted France. She was the first black woman to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics,...."(Submitted on November 21, 2021.)
2. Josephine Baker (National Women's History Museum).
"World renowned performer, World War II spy, and activist are few of the titles used to describe Josephine Baker. One of the most successful African American performers in French history, Baker’s career illustrates the ways entertainers can use their platforms to change the world."(Submitted on November 21, 2021.)
3. Remembering Josephine Baker, a Radical Bisexual Performer and Activist (them.). (Submitted on November 21, 2021.)
Additional keywords.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2021
2. Josephine Baker Marker- wide view
The marker is visible here set in the sidewalk on the north side of Market Street.
courtesy of the New York Public Library, circa 1930
3. Autographed publicity photo of Josephine Baker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 334 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
