St. Marys Park in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

St. Mary's Pub

Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, March 24, 2018

1. St. Mary's Pub Marker

Inscription. Located in the University Mound/College Hill neighborhood, St. Mary's Pub is the oldest repeal bar in San Francisco with the same name. It is named for St. Mary's College, which was located nearby from 1863 to 1879.

The first business here was The Crescent Candy Store in 1925, next came Olcott's Candy Store and St. Mary's Tavern, which opened after the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933. Owners have included Rosa Pacheco, Arthur Gwilliam,Leda Wallgren, Leon Weber, and Peter Cancilla.

Starting in the 1960s, "Marge" ran St. Mary's Pub for 30 years. The pub was revived by current owner Maria Davis and is often cited for "The Best Bloody Marys in San Francisco." It is rumored to be haunted.

Dedicated March 24, 2018/6023
Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Capitulus Redivivus Yerba Buena Chapter #1

Erected 2018 by Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus Capitulus Redivivus Yerba Buena Chapter #1.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1863.

Location. 37° 44.132′ N, 122° 25.477′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in St. Marys Park.

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Marker is at the intersection of Mission Street and Crescent Avenue on Mission Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3845 Mission Street San Francisco Ca 94110, San Francisco CA 94110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. St. Mary's College (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Mary's Chapel Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Dynamite Factory in America (approx. 0.8 miles away); Original Site of Bancroft Library (approx. 0.9 miles away); Jerry Garcia (1942-1995) (approx. 0.9 miles away); Glen Canyon Park History (approx. one mile away); The Lapidos House (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Old Clam House - 1861 (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

More about this marker. Marker is located at the entrance of the bar.

St. Mary's Pub image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, March 24, 2018

2. St. Mary's Pub

Marker can be seen to the right as you walk into the pub.

Photographed By Frank Gunshow Sanchez, March 24, 2018

3. St. Mary's Pub Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. 3. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.