One Stockton Update / Jan. 6th

San Francisco Apple Store - Grand Opening
Early Morning
February 28, 2004

When the sun came up about 6:30 a.m., the streets were quiet, some people were still sleeping, but the excitement--and the waiting line--were building. The line extended west on O'Farrell to Powell St., where it turned south to Ellis St.

San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom arrived about 8:45 a.m., followed within minutes by former mayor Willie Brown and Steve Jobs. It was Brown who cut the ceremonial red ribbon, being held at each end by Jobs and Newsom.

A DPR Construction Inc. truck holds the stone siding for the BART entrance that couldn't be installed before the grand opening	at 6 a.m. the front of the store was quiet	the waiting line at 6 a.m.
still sleeping....	covered by a blanket, and with his shoes nearby	this person brought a 2-person tent, and was about #100 in line
two doggies and their mistress sleep before the store opens	tired....	the line on O'Farrell passed some exotic and some closed businesses
the O'Farrell St. waiting line	the line extended back to Powell St. at 7 a.m.	at Powell St. the line turned south to Ellis St.
Devin (#4) is interviewed by the New York Times newspaper reporter	an Apple staffer handed out sweapstakes entry forms and copies of the store's calendar	Mayor Gavin Newsom walked up to the store and was met by Sr. V-P Retail Ron Johnson
As the crowd rushed into the store accompanied by applause, Newsom, Laurene Powell Jobs, Jobs and Brown watched from the side	Newsom and Jobs talk while visitors are still arriving	Newsom marvels at the loyalty of Apple's enthusiasts