Fort Mason in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Clock Tower
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013
1. The Clock Tower Marker
in honor of
California Pioneer
Domingo Ghirardelli
1817-1894
Founder of
D. Ghirardelli Company
in 1852
Placed by
Landmarks Council of California
San Francisco - 1966
Erected 1966 by Landmarks Council of California.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 48.341′ N, 122° 25.351′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fort Mason. Marker can be reached from North Point Street near Larkin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94109, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Andrea's Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); First Ship into San Francisco Bay (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barbary Coast Trail (about 600 feet away); America’s First Irish Coffee (about 600 feet away); The Buena Vista Cafe (about 600 feet away); Friedel Klussman (about 700 feet away); Propellers from Klamath (about 700 feet away); Tubbs Cordage Building (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013
2. The Clock Tower Marker - Wide View
The marker is located beneath the stairwell in the breezeway connecting the North Point Street entrance to the main plaza.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013
3. The Ghirardelli Clock Tower
The clock tower forms part of the Ghirardelli retail complex, which is comprised of the former Pioneer Woolen Mills and Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory Buildings. Ghiradelli bought the mill complex and moved his chocolate factory to the site in 1894, with a number of buildings, including the clock tower, added in the following decades. In the early 1960's the former mill and factory buildings were converted into a retail and restaurant complex.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
