HERE5: Erased Landscape
with Glenn Lym, Documentarian

HERE5: Erased Landscape

This documentary tells the story of how a massive erasure of landscape occurred in early San Francisco, motivated by explosive population growth and fueled by an influx of mining and industrial wealth. Without second thought, San Francisco transformed sand dunes, hollows, creeks, marshes, and bay waters into the flat lands now known as Market Street, South of Market, the Mission District, South Beach, the Financial District, Union Square, and the Tenderloin.

This program will feature documentarian Glenn Lym's film, followed by a Q&A and discussion.

About the Monday Noontime History Series

Mechanics' Institute, a historical institution in the heart of downtown San Francisco, proudly hosts its noontime history series on select Mondays, offering a fascinating journey through various historical topics that resonate both locally and internationally. This series is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts, featuring an array of engaging subjects that bring the past to life. Past presentations include "Poems of Chinese Exclusion" with Jeffrey Thomas Leong, "The Personal is Political" with Isidra Mencos, and "A Short History of Deception" with Myles Dungan. Through this diverse and enriching series, Mechanics' Institute continues to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of history, bridging the past into the present so that we could more democratically shape our shared futures.

About the Presenter

Glenn Lym was born and raised in Berkeley, California. He graduated from UC Berkeley in Architecture and received a Ph.D in Social Psychology from Harvard University. His architectural practice began in the SF Bay Area, and he retired at the end of 2023. Glenn began his HERE series of documentary videos. Presently, there are 11 documentaries that range in subject matter from the differences between the de Young and Academy of Science Museums to how his great grandfather raised his family on a ranch in San Francisco's Potrero Hill Dogpatch area. The HERE series is ongoing.

Cancellation Policy

We reserve the right to cancel at any time and issue a full refund. If you are unable to attend this series, please email [email protected] by Sunday, June 2, 2024, to receive a full refund less any non-refundable ticketing fees which may be applicable. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. After Sunday, June 2, 2024 no refunds will be issued.

Questions? Please contact [email protected].