Embarcadero in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fruit Seller
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 21, 2022
1. Fruit Seller Marker
Yesterdays Port
Fruit Seller
Amidst the commercial bustle of sailing ships crowding the finger-piers to discharge and load freight, a man sells apples and grapes on the San Francisco waterfront, circa 1900, foreshadowing the popular Ferry Plaza Farmers Market of a century later.
Marker 2
Today's Port
Farm to Market
The Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, operated by CUESA, offers sustainable choices and opportunities to learn about food and cooking. More than 20,000 shoppers come weekly for the regions best produce and handmade foods from over 100 sellers.
Marker 3
The Port of San Francisco
Established 1863 -
The Citys Connection to the Bay
Erected by Port fo San Francisco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 37° 47.728′ N, 122° 23.637′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Embarcadero. It is on The Embarcadero, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in front of the Port of San Francisco Ferry
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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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Klebingat Recalls The City Front (a few steps from this marker); Ferry Building (a few steps from this marker); Freeway Supports (within shouting distance of this marker); Signs of History (within shouting distance of this marker); Port Time (within shouting distance of this marker); San Francisco Vietnam Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Abraham Lincoln Brigade (about 300 feet away); Stephan C. Leonoudakis (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Other markers no longer nearby. Bustle of the City (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Splendid Survivor (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The maker is mounted to a galvanized steel culvert pipe planted upright in a vertical position on the sidewalk.
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 21, 2022
2. Fruit Seller Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 21, 2022
3. Fruit Seller Marker
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 21, 2022
4. Fruit Seller Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
