Volume 170 01-2005 - Telegraph Hill Dwellers

sem.a.phoreDEFINITION: To convey information using visual signals, such as flags, lights and mechanical arms.In the 19th century, Telegraph Hill was a lookout spot. A man stood at the top and watchedfor ships arriving through the Golden Gate. He used semaphore signals to spell out ships’names to the people below who were waiting for goods and mail. Neighbors who formedTelegraph Hill Dwellers in 1954 named their newsletter to salute this early use of the Hill.TELEGRAPH HILL DWELLERSP. O. B OX 330159SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133THD CALENDARSecond Saturday stair and garden work parties at PioneerPark: February 12, March 12. For more information call 552-7774.January31—Cocktails 6-8 at newDivine Restaurant, Unionand StocktonDates and locations subject to change.PRSRT STDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDSAN FRANCISCO, CAPERMIT NO. 6781Schedules of Committee MeetingsPLANNING & ZONING: First Thursdays. Call for time and location.986-7070.For more information, log on tohttp://www.thd.org