RON HENGGELER

October 20, 2024
Snapshots from the San Francisco Historical Society Annual Awards Luncheon 

Mark Hopkins Hotel

On Thursday, October 17th 2024, the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society hosted its annual Awards Luncheon at the Mark Hopkins Hotel on Nob Hill.

Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco
A short account of its long and illustrious history.

Room of the Dons at the Mark Hopkins

In the Room of the Dons at the Mark Hopkins Hotel on Nob Hill, there are nine murals depicting the legend of Queen Califia and the early history of California. They were painted by artists Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun for the hotel's grand opening in 1926. 

Richard Everett & Beth Roemer

Room of the Dons

Here is a short video about the woman, Ola Carlson, who modeled for some of the figures painted by Maynard Dixon: Ola remembers

The framed photo that I donated to the SFHS for this year's silent auction.

The photo was featured on the front cover of the Nob Hill Gazette in 2006.

Room of the Dons

Here is a short video about the woman, Ola Carlson, who modeled for some of the figures painted by Maynard Dixon: Ola remembers

Peacock Court before the luncheon

Servers in the Peacock Court before the luncheon

Kevin O'Brien, Outgoing Executive Director receiving an inscribed silver tray

left to right

Jeanine Alexander, Liz Fracchia, John Briscoe, Lana Costantini, and Chris Griffith

Liz Fracchia & John Briscoe

Mayor London Breed presenting this year's William C. Ralston Award for outstanding contributions to San Francisco's Arts, Culture, or Education

Mayor London Breed

Clint Reilly, Mayor London Breed, & Janet Reilly

Clint Reilly, Mayor London Breed, & Janet Reilly

Clint & Janet Reilly

This year our Awards Luncheon honors Clint and Janet Reilly, who are remarkable civic leaders and philanthropists who make social change happen through direct action. The Reillys have given of their time, talent and resources to make San Francisco a better place, especially for those who live challenged lives.
Their causes include Bay Scholars and Clinic by the Bay, organizations that they founded. They also devote their time and resources to numerous other organizations.

Janet Reilly
Janet Reilly was a former executive producer and on-air television host for
NBC Bay Area, KNTV. She has B.A. from UCLA and a Master of Science degree in journalism from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism.
Janet was appointed as a University of California Regent in August 2019 by Governor Newsom to a term expiring in 2028. Janet is the co-founder and Board President of Clinic by the Bay, a volunteer-powered health clinic for the working uninsured in san Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Clinic by the Bay is located in the Outer Mission district, a medically underserved area with few social services.

Clint Reilly
The oldest of 10 children in a working-class family in San Leandro, Clint Reilly was the son of a milkman for Berkeley Farms, and a mother who ran a hot dog stand at the Oakland Coliseum. The values they instilled in him led to his success in real estate as the founder of Landmark Properties. Clint founded Bay Scholars, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational equity.
The organization awards four-year scholarships to students from underserved communities so that they can attend high quality schools at no cost.
Bay Scholars has awarded more than $7,000,000 in scholarships.

Clint & Janet Reilly

Lana Costantini, Richard Everett, & Todd Mayberry

Lana Costantini, Richard Everett, & Todd Mayberry

Our Mission
The San Francisco Historical Society exists to uncover, preserve, and present, in engaging ways, the colorful and diverse history of our city from its earliest days to the present.

We engage residents, visitors, and the next generation of history enthusiasts in exploring how San Francisco's history has shaped its unique identity. We do this through history programs, walking tours, publications, mobile history apps, special events and exhibits, and ongoing collaborations with other local history groups and cultural institutions. Our museum and event space is located at the epicenter of old San Francisco, on the site of the city's first branch mint at 608 Commercial Street.

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