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

Frank Marini

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 12, 2020

1. Frank Marini Marker

Inscription.
Frank Marini
1862 - 1952
Benefactor

A founder of the San Francisco Parlor No. 49, Native Sons of the Golden West

Erected 1953.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 37° 48.022′ N, 122° 24.63′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in North Beach. It is at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Union Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbus Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: Juana Briones y Tapia de Miranda (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Stinking Rose (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unione Sportiva

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); On Lok House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Francis of Assisi Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dominic DiMaggio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Paul DiMaggio, "Joe" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Site of Third Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted to a plinth in Marini Plaza, just across the street from Washington Square.

Also see . . . Wahington Square (FoundSF). "...Frank Marini (1862-1952) is mentioned often in Alessandro Baccari’s book, “Saints Peter and Paul: ‘The Italian Cathedral’ of the West, 1884-1984.” Marini was a major civic benefactor, participating in the work of the Salesian groups at the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. He was a sponsor of the boys’ club, to help troubled immigrant boys who had little English speaking ability, education or guidance. He was a fundraiser to pay off the debt for building the church and Salesian school. He gave the money to build a gymnasium at St. Francis Church, on Vallejo Street, for the church-sponsored basketball teams...." (Submitted on December 16, 2020.)

Frank Marini Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 12, 2020

2. Frank Marini Marker - wide view

Frank Marini Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 12, 2020

3. Frank Marini Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.