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

The Clock Tower

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013

1. The Clock Tower Marker

Inscription.
Built in 1915 in honor of California Pioneer Domingo Ghirardelli, 1817-1894, founder of D. Ghirardelli Company in 1852.

Placed by Landmarks Council of California, San Francisco - 1966

Erected 1966 by Landmarks Council of California.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 37° 48.341′ N, 122° 25.351′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fort Mason. It can be reached from North Point Street near Larkin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: A different marker also named The Clock Tower (a few steps from this marker); Andrea's Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); First Ship into San Francisco Bay (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sala Burton Building (about 400 feet away); Scouts On the Water (about 500 feet away); San Francisco Cable Car System (about 500 feet away); Barbary Coast Trail (about 600 feet away); America’s First Irish Coffee (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

Regarding The Clock Tower.

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The clock tower forms part of the Ghirardelli retail complex, which is comprised of the former Pioneer Woolen Mills and Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory Buildings. Ghiradelli bought the mill complex and moved his chocolate factory to the site in 1894, with a number of buildings, including the clock tower, added in the following decades. In the early 1960's the former mill and factory buildings were converted into a retail and restaurant complex.

Also see . . . Ghiradelli Square history. Ghirardelli Square, considered the first successful adaptive reuse project in the country, has a history that spans more than a century and covers three continents. This specialty retail and dining complex, housing shops and restaurants, was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli. (Submitted on April 13, 2013.)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013

2. The Clock Tower Marker

The marker is located beneath the stairwell in the breezeway connecting the North Point Street entrance to the main plaza.

The Ghirardelli Clock Tower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 23, 2013

3. The Ghirardelli Clock Tower

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,708 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 12, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.