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

Sala Burton Building

Aquatic Park Bathhouse

— 1939 —

Sala Burton Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. Sala Burton Building Marker

Inscription.
This historic building, completed in 1939 as the Aquatic Park Bathhouse, is named in honor of U.S. Representative Sala Burton (1925-1987).
In recognition of her commitment to important progressive causes, protecting the environment and our Nation's history, and her role in the creation of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.
Dedicated by Act of Congress - June 27, 1988.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.

Location. 37° 48.382′ N, 122° 25.422′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fort Mason. It is at the intersection of Beach Street and Polk Street, on the right when traveling west on Beach Street. Located at the Maritime Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 Beach St, San Francisco CA 94109, 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: Scouts On the Water (a few steps from this marker); First Ship into San Francisco Bay (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tubbs Cordage Building (about 400 feet away); Andrea's Fountain

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(about 400 feet away); The Clock Tower (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named The Clock Tower (about 400 feet away); Propellers from Klamath (about 700 feet away); San Francisco Cable Car System (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Regarding Sala Burton Building. The Maritime Museum is located in the historic Aquatic Park Bathhouse. Opened in 1939, the building was constructed as a joint project of the City of San Francisco and the New Deal-era Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is the focal point of the Aquatic Park Historic Landmark District. This unique structure was designed in the Streamline Moderne style, a late offshoot of the Art Deco period, and mimics the clean lines of an ocean liner.
The Maritime Museum offers exhibits on West Coast maritime history as well as original murals and mosaic tile artwork.

Sala Burton Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. Sala Burton Building and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.