Macondray Lane

Macondray Lane is a small pedestrian lane on the southeastern side of Russian Hill in San Francisco, California. A wooded enclave in the heart of the city, it was recast by Armistead Maupin as Barbary Lane for his Tales of the City.

Macondray Lane extends two blocks east-west between Leavenworth and Taylor Streets, paralleling Union and Green Streets. At the Taylor Street end, a set of steps descend from the lane to Taylor Street. Views from the lane extend northward to Alcatraz Island and the San Francisco Bay.

References

Paula Martinac (22 July 2009). "The Real Barbary Lane". The Queerest Places. Retrieved 2010-02-27.

37°47′57″N 122°24′54″W / 37.799203°N 122.415116°W / 37.799203; -122.415116

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