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

"The Family"

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012

1. "The Family" Marker

Inscription. “The Family”, one of San Francisco’s oldest and most distinctive social clubs, was founded on this site on April, 1902

This plaque dedicated on the Club’s centennial

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1902.

Location. 37° 47.655′ N, 122° 24.172′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Commercial Street on Montgomery Street. The marker is located on the Commercial Street side of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 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. Bank of Italy (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson's Bay Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Commander John B. Montgomery's Landing Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First U.S. Branch Mint (within shouting distance of this marker); The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of What Cheer House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Alexander Leidesdorff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pony Express (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Also see . . . The Family (club) - Wikipedia. The Family is a private club in San Francisco, California, formed in 1901 by newspapermen who left the Bohemian Club. (Submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012

2. "The Family" Marker

The Corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 10, 2012

3. The Corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets

The marker is on the Commercial Street side of the building

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 997 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.