Google maps shows the location and even street views -- <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=%22buena+vista%22+%22san+francisco%22&rls=com .microsoft:*&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1&um=1&sa=N&tab=wl> The Buena Vista website also has pics and gives the detailed history -- see <http://www.thebuenavista.com/> Hth -- Joe