Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Del Monte Square

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2018

1. Del Monte Square Marker

Inscription.
In 1907, the historic buildings on this block were built as a food cannery and warehouse by the California Fruit Canners Association, now known as Del Monte foods and headquartered in San Francisco. Called "Del Monte Plant No. 1", the facility was heralded as the largest fruit and vegetable cannery in the world, employing 2,500 people and producing 200,000 cans of Del Monte brand food per day.

In honor of Del Monte's influence on the early development and growth of San Francisco's waterfront, this block will now be designated Del Monte Square.

Erected 2004 by Del Monte Square.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.

Location. 37° 48.414′ N, 122° 25.18′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fisherman's Wharf. It is at the intersection of Beach Street and Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Beach Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Beach Street, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Friedel Klussman (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Buena Vista Cafe (about 300 feet away); America’s First Irish Coffee (about 300 feet away); Barbary Coast Trail (about 400 feet away); The South End Rowing Club (about 500 feet away); San Francisco Cable Car System (about 500 feet away); Steam Donkey Engine (about 500 feet away); Petaluma’s Sternwheel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Also see . . .
1. Historic San Francisco Cannery ''Labeled'' Del Monte Square... (Businesswire, 9/28/2004). (Submitted on May 4, 2018.)
2. San Francisco, A History: The Cannery (5/11/2011). (Submitted on May 4, 2018.)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2018

2. Del Monte Square Marker

The marker is just above the handrail.

AIA 1970 Honor Award image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024

3. AIA 1970 Honor Award

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 2,597 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on October 26, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.