Book
The Gold Bar

Not long after the Gold Bar Distillery opened in September 2023 on San Francisco’s Treasure Island, I was looking for a subject for a photo class I was taking. I had wandered all over the island, captivated by the Art Moderne leftovers from the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, blocky remnants of Navy housing, the Fire Department’s training school, and the tantalizing new ventures that were springing up on the island. Then I walked into the Administration Building and turned to the right. Framed by lush red draperies, the Gold Bar shimmered and gleamed, noir-ish and inviting. I was seduced.

Welcomed by bar manager Craig Truesdell, I photographed the bar many times over the next few weeks. Each visit was a surprise: The changing fall light and the bar’s many reflective surfaces created endless “stage sets” for me to capture. The patrons were enthusiastic and encouraging participants. To them and anyone who happens upon the delightful Gold Bar, I gratefully offer this visual tribute.

The images on this page are a sampling of what you’ll find in The Gold Bar, which you can order from Blurb.com. Search Blurb’s bookstore for “The Gold Bar.” The book is softcover, 36 pages, and sells for $36.20. (I make nothing on the sales!)

Each of these images is also available for sale in an edition of 10. Contact me to order.