October is Potrero Hill Month
7 Oct 2007Lots of event happening on the Hill this month, so mark your calendars (click on the links for more info):
Sat Oct 13
Potrero Hill Festival 2007
Sat Oct 27
Farley’s 17th Annual Pet Fest + PhotoBooth
8th Annual Potrero Hill History Night
Speaking of the Potrero Hill History Night, Channel 7 recently featured the Potrero Hill Archives Project.
Peter Linenthal of the Potrero Hill Archives Project, on how this piece came to air:
Channel 7 held an ABC Listens meeting at out 20th St. library in July looking for overlooked neighborhood stories. One ABC reporter assured the audience of about 20 that Channel 7 avoids the “drive-by shooting du jour” format of much local TV news. There were several interesting suggestions for stories. A childless couple trying to improve the local public schools for their future children. And there was a member of a local rowing club. Who knew? I told Channel 7 about the Potrero Hill Archives Project.
The piece on the Archives aired on the 6 o’clock news, Friday Sept. 7. I was impressed by all the work that went into it. Channel 7 interviewed me and Abby Johnston of the Archives, Keith Goldstein, president of the Potrero Merchants Association, and Lia Hillman, our librarian. Vintage video clips were included, one by Thomas Edison, and a great bit with Hill artist Charles Griffin Farr. And lots of historic photos. The result was a real overview of our project. It’s even generated the donation of photo-digitalizing services from a local company. Thank you, Channel 7 !
Dear Peter,
Phyllis and I started an internet search to see if we could get an email address for you and came accross this terrific site. You and your colleagues have done an amazing job preserving the life and culture of Potrero Hill. What an invaluable community asset you have created.
Bill and Phyllis