Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Del Monte Square
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 2, 2018
1. Del Monte Square Marker
Inscription.
Del Monte Square. . In 1907, the historic buildings on this block were built as a food cannery and warehouse by the California Fruit Canners Association, now known as Del Monte foods and headquartered in San Francisco. Called "Del Monte Plant No. 1", the facility was heralded as the largest fruit and vegetable cannery in the world, employing 2,500 people and producing 200,000 cans of Del Monte brand food per day.
In honor of Del Monte's influence on the early development and growth of San Francisco's waterfront, this block will now be designated Del Monte Square.
In 1907, the historic buildings on this block were built as a food cannery and warehouse by the California Fruit Canners Association, now known as Del Monte foods and headquartered in San Francisco. Called "Del Monte Plant No. 1", the facility was heralded as the largest fruit and vegetable cannery in the world, employing 2,500 people and producing 200,000 cans of Del Monte brand food per day.
In honor of Del Monte's influence on the early development and growth of San Francisco's waterfront, this block will now be designated Del Monte Square.
Erected 2004 by Del Monte Square.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 2004.
Location. 37° 48.414′ N, 122° 25.18′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Fisherman's Wharf. Marker is at the intersection of Beach Street and Columbus Avenue on Beach Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 650 Beach Street, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The marker is visible here just above the handrail for the stairway that leads from the street into the lower level of the complex.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 766 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
