Harvey Milk Plaza

Heritage · San Francisco, CA

4.3 (3 · Yelp )

About

The plaza at the Castro Muni Metro station was dedicated in 1985 to Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the US, assassinated in 1978. This transit plaza in San Francisco's Castro District is a daily reminder of his legacy and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights.

The plaza is a public space where locals and visitors pass through or pause to reflect. It's near the iconic Castro Theatre and the Castro Rainbow Crosswalk. If you're exploring LGBTQ+ landmarks, The GLBT History Museum is a short walk away for deeper context on Milk's era and the movement.

Features

✓Dedicated in 1985 to Harvey Milk
✓Transit plaza at Castro Muni station
✓Close to the GLBT History Museum

Practical

✓Historical Site

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an admission fee? +

No, Harvey Milk Plaza is a public transit plaza and is free to visit.

Is the plaza accessible via public transit? +

Yes, it is located at the Castro Muni Metro subway station, making it easily accessible by train.

What is the historical significance of this plaza? +

It commemorates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., who was assassinated in 1978. The plaza was dedicated in 1985.