The Castro in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Randy Shilts
(1951-1994)
— Rainbow Honor Walk —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 9, 2016
1. Randy Shilts Marker
Erected 2014 by Rainbow Honor Walk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Rainbow Honor Walk series list.
Location. 37° 45.574′ N, 122° 26.084′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in The Castro. Marker is on Castro Street north of 19th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 587 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. Harvey Milk (a few steps from this marker); Christine Jorgensen (a few steps from this marker); Harry Hay (within shouting distance of this marker); Gertrude Stein (within shouting distance of this marker); Frida Kahlo (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayard Rustin (within shouting distance of this marker); Keith Haring (within shouting distance of this marker); Del Martin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
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Also see . . .
1. Randy Shilts, Author, Dies at 42; One of First to Write About AIDS (New York Times, 2/18/94). (Submitted on September 25, 2016.)
2. Randy Shilts Biography (LGBTHistoryMonth.com). (Submitted on September 25, 2016.)
Additional keywords. LGBTQ
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 9, 2016
2. Randy Shilts Marker - Wide View, Looking North up Castro
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
