North Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American Zoetrope
The Historic Sentinel Building
Sentinel Building
Other filmmakers who have worked here include Werner Herzog, Carroll Ballard, and George Lucas. At this moment, on the floors above us, there are ideas being hatched, scripts being written, and films being edited.
Erected by American Zoetrope.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 37° 47.8′ N, 122° 24.302′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in North Beach. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Kearny Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 141 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Little Chile (here, next to this marker); Niebaum-Coppola (here, next to this marker); San Francisco Brewing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Devil's Acre & Battle Row (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salvation Army (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lusty Lady (about 400 feet away); Lupo’s Restaurant (about 400 feet away); Hanlin Tea Restaurant / 翰林茶館 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. Abe Ruef - America’s Most Erudite City Boss. Museum of the City of San Francisco website entry:
Few figures in San Francisco’s history are as interesting, or as enigmatic, as that of its turn-of-the-century city boss, Abe Ruef.... (Submitted on August 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. American Zoetrope. Website homepage:
Throughout its thirty-year history American Zoetrope has sought new creative possibilities in technology. We continue to produce films and offer post-production services from our headquarters, the historic Sentinel Building in San Francisco's North Beach. (Submitted on August 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on January 23, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.