North Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. Francis of Assisi Church
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 3, 2023
1. St. Francis of Assisi Church Marker
Pro-cathedral 1852-54
Present church dedicated March 17, 1860
First parish church in San Francisco. In 1850 the first parochial school in California was established here, and the first ordination to the priesthood was held here in 1852.
Erected 1972 by California Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is March 17, 1892.
Location. 37° 47.932′ N, 122° 24.469′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in North Beach. It is at the intersection of Vallejo Street and Columbus Avenue on Vallejo Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 610 Vallejo Street, San Francisco CA 94133, 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: Unione Sportiva (a few steps from this marker); The Stinking Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); The Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Condor (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Old Broadway Jail (about 500 feet away); Italian American Bank (about 600 feet away); Finnochio's
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012
2. St. Francis of Assisi Church Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012
3. St. Francis of Assisi Church Marker
The marker is on the left-hand corner of the building.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012
4. St. Francis of Assisi Church
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012
5. St. Francis of Assisi Church
Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, June 3, 2023
6. St. Francis of Assisi Church and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on August 13, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
