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

California Star

— Office of the California Star Newspaper —

 
 
California Star Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, June 3, 2023
1. California Star Marker
Inscription.
On this site January 9, 1847 the California Star, the first newspaper in San Francisco, was published by Samuel Brannan.
 
Erected 1937 by E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 85.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
 
Location. 37° 47.706′ N, 122° 24.377′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Chinatown. Marker can be reached from Washington Street near Grant Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 743 Washington Street, San Francisco CA 94108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Birthplace of a Great City (within shouting distance of this marker); Raising of the American Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); A Legacy of Preserving Fish (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of San Francisco’s First Book Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Portsmouth Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the First Public School in California
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(about 300 feet away); Ross Alley / 舊呂宋巷 (about 300 feet away); Hanlin Tea Restaurant / 翰林茶館 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
 
More about this marker. This marker is embedded in the cement 'porch' to the right of the East West Bank entrance.
 
Regarding California Star. In 1933 this was designated California Historical Landmark No 85 - Office of the California Star Newspaper. “On this site January 9, 1847, the first newspaper in San Francisco, The California Star - later known as The Alta Californian, was published by Samuel Brannan with Elbert P. Jones as editor.”
 
Also see . . .
1. Star Newspaper Site. The first Chinese Telephone Exchange of 1901 was destroyed by the 1906 Earthquake and Fire. The new Chinese Telephone Exchange was opened in 1909 and served as an exchange until 1949 when automated dialing replaced operators and the pagoda was sold to the Bank of Canton. (Submitted on January 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.) 

2. Samuel Brannan - PBS - The West.
California Star Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 14, 2014
2. California Star Marker
An early apostle of the power of publicity, Samuel Brannan enjoyed spectacular success in capitalizing on the California gold rush in what was to prove a dramatic and tumultuous life. (Submitted on January 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.) 
 
California Star Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 14, 2014
3. California Star Marker
The marker is embedded in the green cement to the right of the entrance.
The East West Bank building, image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, January 14, 2014
4. The East West Bank building,
formerly the Chinese Telephone Exchange building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on June 13, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.   2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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