- Giant Camera, San Francisco, California August 16, 1998 *Good News* The Giant Camera added to National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 2001. The fans of the Giant Camera in San Francisco who have responded to the call to save this unique attractions will be delighted to hear that on May 23, 2001 it was quietly added to the National Register of Historic Places. For additional information ...brightbytes.com/cosite/sanfran.html