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Former home of Janis Joplin

San Francisco, California

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Janis Joplin, the iconic rock singer, lived in an apartment at 635 Ashbury Street during the late 1960s, a time when the area was a hub for the counterculture movement.

Her apartment was frequented by fellow musicians and friends, including members of the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, who were also part of the vibrant San Francisco music scene.

The Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, where Joplin's former home is located, is recognized for its significant role in the 1960s counterculture movement and is a designated historic district.

Her former residence is just a short walk from Golden Gate Park, a place where many free concerts and gatherings took place during the Summer of Love.

The building at 635 Ashbury Street showcases the Victorian architectural style that is characteristic of many homes in the Haight-Ashbury area.

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