Mural Info
Artist: Anton Refregier
Location: Mission and Spear, South of Market
Current state: Available
Photo by: SF Mural Arts
Taken on: 4-Feb-2012
Views: 3851
Panel #18. During the Civil War, San Francisco split their allegiances between pro slavery Senator William M.Gwin and Union supporter, Senator David C.Broderick. This controversy over slavery led to violence, feuds, and shootings, but no major clashes. Sentiment went towards the Union after Lincoln was elected. California's predominantly Yankee population went on to support the Northern economy with products such as gold, wool and wheat. (text from a plaque on the wall)
