San Francisco City Hall - site of 2004 same-sex marriage actions

San Francisco City Hall is the municipal center where, in 2004, then–Mayor Gavin Newsom directed the city to begin issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, an action that drew national attention and litigation. The building's Beaux-Arts rotunda is routinely used for civic ceremonies, local weddings, and public gatherings. City Hall remains a focal point for San Francisco civic life and local activist events.