Financial District in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Shoreline of San Francisco Bay
1848
Map of old water line shown on tablet on opposite side of the street.
Erected 1923 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Historical Landmarks Committee. (Marker Number 83.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 37° 47.454′ N, 122° 23.95′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Market Street near 1st Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 501 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94105, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Liberty Bell Slot Machine (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Shoreline of San Francisco Bay (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Zellerbach Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First California State Fair (about 600 feet away); “The Orient Building” (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Chamber of Commerce Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); William Alexander Leidesdorff (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hobart Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. This marker is embedded in the sidewalk.
Regarding Shoreline of San Francisco Bay. In 1933 this plaque and its nearby companion were designated California Historical Landmark No 83 - Shoreline Markers.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,311 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.