Article 2NHQZ 50 years after summer of love, yuppies have replaced San Francisco's hippies

50 years after summer of love, yuppies have replaced San Francisco's hippies

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Rory Carroll in San Francisco
from Technology | The Guardian on (#2NHQZ)

Nostalgia runs high as the city approached 50th anniversary, but residents say free love has given way to wealth and individualism

Isaiah Wolfe, who goes by the name Orange, spends his nights under a bush outside Golden Gate park and his days on the corner of Haight and Ashbury streets, soaking up the love. Love from his wife, his dogs, his buddies and everyone else who calls this part of San Francisco home.

"We've come here to experience the love this place has," said Orange, 20, sporting a beard, piercings and multi-coloured sweater. "I heard the summer of love was the best thing to ever happen."

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