Financial District in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Shoreline of San Francisco Bay

1848

Photographed By Karen Key, October 18, 2006

1. Shoreline of San Francisco Bay Marker

Inscription. This tablet marks the shore line of San Francisco Bay at the time of the discovery of gold in California, January 24, 1848. Map reproduced above delineates old shore line.

Erected 1921 by Historic Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West. (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. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1908.

Location. 37° 47.475′ N, 122° 23.957′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Bush Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Bush Street. Embedded in the sidewalk on Bush Street, at the foot of the Mechanics Monument. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 488 Market St, San Francisco CA 94104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 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

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in a direct line); Site of First California State Fair (about 600 feet away); “The Orient Building” (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Regarding Shoreline of San Francisco Bay. In 1933 this plaque and its nearby companion were designated California Historical Landmark No 83 - Shoreline Markers.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - A companion plaque located across the street.

Also see . . . California Landmarks in San Francisco. (Submitted on October 21, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Shoreline Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, October 18, 2006

2. Shoreline Marker

To the left of the bicycle rack.

Old San Francisco Bay Shoreline image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key

3. Old San Francisco Bay Shoreline

Photo closeup of marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,655 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on December 23, 2016. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.