Anton Refregier: A Visionary of Social Realism and San Francisco’s History Anton Refregier (March 20, 1905 – October 10, 1979) stands as a significant figure in American art history, particularly recognized for his monumental mural series “The History of San Francisco” and his contribution to the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Born in Moscow, Refregier’s journey to artistic prominence began with an emigration to the United State…