By James Salazar | Examiner staff writer
Jun 15, 2026
"Rooted in San Francisco" features Legacy Business Liguria Bakery, whose third-generation owner Mike Soracco is pictured inside the North Beach bakery with his father George. Soracco's grandfather opened the business in 1911.
San Francisco Public Library is celebrating the first 10 years of The City’s Legacy Business Program with a special exhibition highlighting the local establishments that have spent decades bringing activity to their neighborhoods.
The Main Library’s fourth floor through August 21 will be the site of “Rooted in San Francisco,” an exhibition displaying photographs, memorabilia, narrative accounts and archival items from businesses that have operated in The City for 30 years or more.
SFPL’s undertaking honors the Legacy Business Program, which was approved by San Francisco voters in March 2015 and provides grants and financial assistance to its over 400 members.
“Rooted in San Francisco” highlights businesses and organizations including neighborhood cafes, family-run shops and arts organizations, according to the SFPL. Over 50 businesses are being showcased at the Main Library with 100 items on view. The SFPL said guests can expect to see photo reproductions of 18th-century restaurant menus, lapel pins showing neon signs from legacy businesses and photographs of celebrities like Tony Bennett and Maya Angelou patronizing establishments.
'Built on family, love and tradition': Main Library exhibition celebrates legacy businesses
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