The transformation of the Castro District in San Francisco is coming to a head as filming begins tomorrow for Gus Van Sant’s MILK.

Most of the store fronts near Harvey’s Camera Shop have gotten new signage. And another has closed for the filming turning itself into the liquor store it was years ago.

Harvey’s Camera Shop. Notice the large photo of how it used to look on the counter, and behind it the dutiful recreation of everything down to the film boxes.

From mortgages to a new groove

Chinese Food, then Thai, now Chinese again?

Swirl, our local wine bar gets a massive renovation,

Interior at Swirl gets a massive makeover