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San Francisco, California: Mount Davidson Cross

Built as a memorial to the victims of the Armenian Genocide, but famous as a location in the film "Dirty Harry."

Address:
45 Dalewood Way, San Francisco, CA
Directions:
A few parking spots along Dalewood Way lead to the walking trail up to the Cross.
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Mount Davidson Cross.

Mount Davidson Cross

The cross is a memorial to the 1.5 million victims of the Armenian Genocide. The cross also featured in the movie "Dirty Harry."

[David Parry, 08/24/2025]

Cinema's Golden Age! Clint Eastwood's "Dirty Harry" character sticks a knife taped in his sock into the serial sniper/killer's shin, causing him to scream like a baby and roll down the hill.


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