The Castro in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Harvey Milk
May 22, 1930 - November 27, 1978
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1977.
Location. 37° 45.584′ N, 122° 26.085′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in The Castro. Marker can be reached from Castro Street north of 19th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 575 Castro 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. Gertrude Stein (a few steps from this marker); Randy Shilts (a few steps from this marker); Christine Jorgensen (a few steps from this marker); Harry Hay (a few steps from this marker); Keith Haring (within shouting distance of this marker); Sylvester (within shouting distance of this marker); Frida Kahlo (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayard Rustin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Harvey Milk Biography - The Harvey Milk Foundation. Harvey Milk, was a visionary civil and human rights leader who became one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States when he won a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977. Milk’s unprecedented loud and unapologetic proclamation of his authenticity as an openly gay candidate for public office, and his subsequent election gave never before experienced hope to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) people everywhere at a time when the community was encountering widespread hostility and discrimination. His remarkable career was tragically cut short when he was assassinated nearly a year after taking office. (Submitted on April 1, 2013.)
2. Everybody Needed Milk. Anne Kronenberg, Milk's campaign manager, offers a personal recollection of what Milk was like, and how he got elected. (Submitted on April 1, 2013.)
Additional keywords. LGBT, LGBTQ
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 1, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.