History of the Fillmore

Rich in history and culture, the neighborhood named The Fillmore has always stood for the pride of the people.  A special neighborhood nestled in liberal San Francisco, it has long represented the pulse of the city. From entertainment to culinary, low income to home owners, the community is broad. Home to politicians and also the location of the Black Panther Party headquarters of the late 60s, these blocks that make up this district have a richness you can’t help but appreciate. Labeled the “Western Addition,“ it became home to a large Japanese population after the earthquake of 1906 ruined the then Japantown. During these times the Japanese lived amongst a growing Jewish population and a large African American population migrating from the South. This area was one of the only places performers like Etta James and Miles Davis could come perform at the historical Fillmore Auditorium. Home to the energy of “Free Thinking,“ the climate in this location has always been welcoming while evolving with the times. Recently, the makeup of the neighborhood has changed due to redevelopment. These transitional times have left the percentage of natives low while Fillmore has become a new home to many. But in true Fillmore spirit, we continue to embrace the new with positive energy while preserving the illustrious history of this community.

- From the perspective of Tyrone Mullins, Founder of Green Streets