Alamo Square, Iconic Victorian Elegance Amidst Urban Greens
Hayes Scott Sts
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Introduction
The boundaries of the Alamo Square area are not very obvious, but are generally considered to be Webster Street to the east, Golden Gate Avenue to the north, Divisadero Street to the west, and Oak Street to the south. The most notable feature here is the many Victorian-style buildings. The Alamo Square area is the second largest residential area in San Francisco after Pacific Heights.
A row of Victorian-style houses on Steiner Street is well-known because they are called the "Painted Ladies" and often appear in panoramic photos of San Francisco. Many movies, TV shows, and ads are filmed in or around Alamo Square.
The population structure of the Alamo Square area is also changing, with more and more young people and middle-upper class homeowners moving in. Divisadero Street separates Alamo Square from the North Panhandle, which has many small businesses, such as popular restaurants and bars. Due to the efforts of Alamo Square residents and merchants, the business district has restricted chain stores from moving in. 
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