Why Here?

Why Here?. Fishermen’s Wharf. Fishermen’s Wharf remains the best place to bring a catch from the rich Pacific Ocean waters just outside the Golden Gate. In addition to providing the closest sheltered harbor, the Wharf also has the largest concentration of fish processors and other services for the commercial fishing industry., Italy Harbor , Fishermen’s Wharf was originally called Italy Harbor. Immigrants from Genoa pioneered San Francisco’s commercial fishing industry in the Gold Rush era. In the late 1880s and early 1890s increasing numbers of Sicilians joined the fleet, many fleeing drought and crop failure in their homeland. North Beach became a lively Italian neighborhood and a warmhearted contributor to San Francisco’s cultural diversity., Sportfishing Mecca , The thrill of landing a big salmon, halibut, striped bass or other prized game fish has drawn generations of recreational anglers to Fisherman’s Wharf. The Wharf’s fleet of sportfishing boats offers a variety of daily trips, both inside and outside the Golden Gate, for fishing enthusiasts of all experience levels., Last Felucca Fisherman , The fishing fleet wasn’t always here at the wharf – it was near Green Street. People called it Italy Harbor. Around the turn of the twentieth century, the city built a seawall and new cargo piers. So, the fishing fleet had to move to what is now Fishermen’s Wharf. It’s a good spot – the protected area closest to the Golden Gate. When the fleet moved here, the city made the lagoons to protect the feluccas., Developed by the Port of San Francisco with funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy. Photos provided by the Port of San Francisco, the San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and Bay View Bank North Beach Museum – Alessandro Naccari, Curator.