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Ferlinghetti's bookstore is a landmark of which district in San Francisco?

  • Mission District

  • Chinatown

  • North Beach

  • SoMa

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North Beach, a neighborhood known for its Italian-American heritage, is home to Ferlinghetti's bookstore, a literary landmark and cultural hub. Founded in 1953 by poet and publisher Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the bookstore became a meeting place for the Beat Generation and a center for literary and artistic expression. It continues to be a vibrant hub for literature, poetry, and cultural events.
Exploring the Beat Generation: The Life and Works of Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Exploring the Beat Generation: The Life and Works of Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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