Forever Saroyan
Joined in 2024
About
William Saroyan lived in San Francisco from 1926 through the 1940s and frequently visited afterward. His mother and sister resided in the same house on 15th Avenue from 1939 until their deaths. The city has transformed dramatically since then, booming after World War II and experiencing a major shift with the tech industry’s rise. Many of the locations on this tour have either been demolished or extensively renovated, losing the look and feel they had when Saroyan walked the streets. However, a few buildings remain, including those where Saroyan lived. As you explore, take a moment to appreciate both the city’s rich history and Saroyan’s legacy. Imagine what it would be like to tour his old haunts with him by your side, reflecting on the past and the changes that have shaped the San Francisco of today.
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Saroyan's home, 1940s

San Francisco , United States

Saroyan's home on Carl Street.

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William Saroyan's brief 1929 home

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William Saroyan 1920s home

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San Francisco Main Library

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Saroyan Place

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Crystal Palace Market

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Golden Gate Theatre building

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Menlo Club and 1930s gambling!

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Postal Telegraph Building at Market & Powe ...

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Jack Newbegin's Bookstore

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Gelber-Lilienthal Bookstore

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William Saroyan's home, 1927

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Postal Telegraph Office

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Omar Khayyam's Middle Eastern restaurant

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The Cort/James Earl Jones Theatre

New York , United States

William Saroyan and Cherry Lane Theatre

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William Saroyan and 24848 Malibu Rd.

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Saroyan & The Stork Club

New York , United States

Saroyan & Ebbets Field

New York City , United States

Saroyan & The Royalton

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Saroyan at the St. Regis

New York , United States

Saroyan Family Home: 1946-1948

San Francisco , United States

Saroyan & Sunset branch library

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Saroyan & McDevitt's Bookstore

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Saroyan & Izzy Gomez's

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Saroyan & Vanity Fair Florists

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Saroyan & Newbegin’s Books.

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Saroyan & Gelber-Lilienthal Book Shop

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The Palace Hotel, Postal Telegraph & Saroy ...

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Saroyan & the Postal Telegraph Office

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Saroyan & The Booth Theatre

New York City , United States

William Saroyan & The Great Northern Hotel

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Adelphi Hotel

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

Saroyan's Home - 1939 to 1949 (and beyond! ...

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Atlantic Hotel

Paris , France

Germania Hall & The Church of All Nations

New York City , United States

William Saroyan and The Belasco Theatre

New York City , United States

The Golden Horn Restaurant

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The Grave of William Saroyan

Fresno , United States

William Saroyan at 41 W. 58th.

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74 Rue Taitbout & The Champs-Elysees, Pari ...

Paris , France

Breen's Bar

San Francisco , United States

William Saroyan Workplace

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Saroyan Residence

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