North Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Salvation Army
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 12, 2020
1. The Salvation Army Marker
The marker is mounted at ground level.
The Salvation Army
on the Pacific Coast
was started by Major Alfred Wells
July 22nd, 1883
San Francisco
July 21st, 1939
Erected 1939.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1870.
Location. 37° 47.808′ N, 122° 24.22′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in North Beach. Marker is on Montgomery Street north of Jackson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 809 Montgomery Street, San Francisco CA 94111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of the Bank of Lucas, Turner & Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Banking Firm of Pioche et Bayerque (within shouting distance of this marker); 56 Gold Street (within shouting distance of this marker); First Jewish Religious Services (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotaling Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Freemasonry in California (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Black Cat Café (about 400 feet away); Little Chile (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
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Also see . . . The Salvation Army - USA Wstern Territory - WIkipedia entry (retrieved 3/11/11). ...and in 1883 Major Alfred Wells, and Major Henry Stillwell were sent to begin the Army's work in San Francisco. Major Wells opened the Army's first building in the West, San Francisco Citadel #1, on July 21, 1883. (Submitted on March 12, 2011.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2010
2. 809 Montgomery Street - site of The Salvation Army marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, July 18, 2010
3. The Salvation Army Marker - wide view
Directly above the marker on the wall is spot that looks as if it formerly held a marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 931 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 15, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2, 3. submitted on March 12, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
