Lawrence Ferlinghetti Net Worth

City Lights Bookstore Founded

Ferlinghetti co-founds City Lights, establishing a hub for Beat Generation literature.

Howl Trial

City Lights publishes Allen Ginsberg's *Howl*, leading to an obscenity trial that brings attention to the Beat movement.

*Coney Island of the Mind*

Ferlinghetti's most famous collection of poems is published, achieving widespread popularity.

San Francisco Landmark Status

City Lights is declared a San Francisco landmark solidifying his legacy.

Centennial Celebration

Ferlinghetti celebrates his 100th birthday, cementing his iconic status in the literary world.

Death at 101

Ferlinghetti passes away, a cultural icon.

Enduring Legacy

Ferlinghetti's influence on literature and counterculture continues to be felt through his poetry and City Lights Bookstore.