The Plantation Inn Motel was once located at 3100 Webster Street in San Francisco's Marina district. This shot was taken in 1980.
"It remains a mystery where one might find a plantation in San Francisco, not to mention who could afford such real estate. Equally questionable was the attraction of an outdoor pool in the Bay Area's not-quite-tropical climate, evidence of neon's power to create enticing illusions." - Erik S. McMahon
The San Francisco Neon Series
This series is a tribute to the era of "gas and glass" in San Francisco. In 1980, Merideth Grierson began a color film project chronicling the disappearing neon art of San Francisco. Many of the images in this series were included in a special feature in the San Francisco Chronicle Magazine on November 18, 2001. The article was titled "Sign Language; Where Has San Francisco's Neon Gone?” Most of these iconic signs have indeed disappeared or evolved, and the city has lost much of the unique aesthetic of this special art form.
Collector's Notes:
Merideth Grierson's museum-quality photographs are printed to order in San Francisco. Each photograph is then hand-signed and numbered by the artist. Please allow up to 2 weeks for delivery after purchase.
Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following delivery of their new artwork. Please contact us with any questions!