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= Washington Square Park was first a cemetery then a cow pasture and then a refugee camp after the earthquake. Washington Square Park was designed by William Eddy and it was one of San Francisco’s three original parks. The park was first laid out in 1955. The Italians first owned Washington Square Park. Joe DiMaggio was a North Beach boy and his funeral was held in the church in Washington Square Park in 1999.Washington Square Park was one of San Francisco’s first parks and also one of the only survivors of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. Some places in Washington Square Park are 100-150 years old. Washington Square Park is one of the most accessible parks in San Francisco. =
 * WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK **
 * HISTORY **