Fort Mason in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Clock Tower
Ghirardelli Square
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
1. The Clock Tower Marker
Constructed in 1916, the Ghirardelli Square Clock Tower has become an iconic symbol for the square, and is among several buildings here that was selected for inclusion in the National Register of Historical Places. For many years, the Clock Tower housed the original Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory whistle, which blew not only as a farewell to factory family members sailing by on ocean liners, but also as a salute to ships deployed for World Wars I and II, and the Korean War.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 37° 48.348′ N, 122° 25.341′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fort Mason. It is at the intersection of North Point Street and Larkin Street, on the right when traveling west on North Point Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 North Point 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named The Clock Tower (a few steps from this marker); Andrea's Fountain (a few steps from this marker); First Ship into San Francisco Bay
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Photographed by Craig Baker
2. The Clock Tower Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
3. Clock Tower Building
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 22, 2024
4. Clock Tower, being refurbished
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013
5. The Clock Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
