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

The Garcia and Maggini Warehouse

San Francisco Landmark No. 229

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 12, 2009

1. The Garcia and Maggini Warehouse Marker

Inscription. At this location, on July 3, 1934, a dramatic clash occured, one that eventually touched the nation. Longshoremen, sailors, teamsters, and other waterfront workers had closed down Pacific coast shipping since May, in what came to be known as "The Big Strike". Business interests and employers, attempting to break the strike, or "open the port", formed the Industrial Association, and created the Atlas Drayage Company, which then rented space in this building, Garcia & Maggini Warehouse. On July 3, trucks under heavy police guard began to move goods from Pier 38 to this entrance. The photo shows the first truck arriving. Although their picket line had been pushed aside at Pier 38, the strikers regrouped here and resisted the movement of trucks during a five-hour pitched battle. Violence continued at the waterfront. On July 5, known as Bloody Thursday, two workers were shot. On July 9, a massive Market Street funeral march honored the martyrs. A three day general strike followed, leading to a new role for labor.
Fund for Labor Culture & History

Erected by Fund for Labor Culture and History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Labor Unions • Notable Buildings • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1934.

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46.759′ N, 122° 23.437′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It is on 136 King Street near Second Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94107, 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: Kirt Manwaring (within shouting distance of this marker); Jeff Brantley (within shouting distance of this marker); Kevin Mitchell (within shouting distance of this marker); John Burkett (within shouting distance of this marker); Atlee Hammacher (within shouting distance of this marker); Matt Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Chili Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter A. Magowan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted on the wall about 15 feet to the left of the entrance. The location is directly across the street from AT&T stadium.

Regarding The Garcia and Maggini Warehouse.

• The Garcia and Maggini Warehouse was recognized as a San Francisco City Landmark on May 24, 2002.

• The warehouse was constructed in 1913.

• The two men shot and killed on July 5th, 1934 were Howard S. Sperry, a striking

Garcia and Maggini Warehouse Marker - Wide Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 12, 2009

2. Garcia and Maggini Warehouse Marker - Wide Shot

longshoreman, and Nickolas Bordoise, an unemployed fry cook. The San Francisco Chronicle noted that their funeral procession on July 9th included 15,000 men and women marching.

Also see . . .
1. San Francisco Landmark #229: Garcia & Maggini Warehouse, 128 King Street. Noe Hill in San Francisco website entry (Submitted on February 6, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Bloody Thursday 1934: The strike that shook San Francisco and rocked the Pacific Coast. ILWU website entry (Submitted on February 6, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Garcia and Maggini Warehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 12, 2009

3. The Garcia and Maggini Warehouse

Garcia and Maggini Warehouse - July 3, 1934 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, July 12, 2009

4. Garcia and Maggini Warehouse - July 3, 1934

Closeup of photo on the marker depicting the events described thereon. (Image on marker provided courtesy of the San Francisco Chronicle).

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,972 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.