Supposedly named for a burial place of Russian sea otter and seal hunters on its crest, years ago, excavations for retaining walls near Jones and Vallejo uncovered some unidentified graves that might have been those of the pioneer "Muscovites."

This neighborhood has, without question, some of the finest vantage points in The City: The bay, Alcatraz, Coit Tower atop adjacent Telegraph Hill, and forward-sweeping view of the lush green expanse of the Presidio.
Looking north from Jones
A walking tour of this neighborhood will reward the viewer with compelling examples of architecture and play of light.
Courtyard Entry to San Francisco Art Institute at 800 Chestnut. A modified Spanish Colonial Revival, it was designed by architects Bakewell and Brown in 1926 for the California Art Association to house the California School of Fine Arts.

This photo (left) is dedicated to the memory of Tom Murrin, who was responsible for me being here on the day I took this picture.
Retaining walls at Vallejo & Jones