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

49 Fourth Street

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2014

1. 49 Fourth Street Marker

Inscription. On this site, the famous “49 Fourth Street” location of the United States Selective Service Induction Center, tens of thousands of San Franciscans and other Northern Californians were inducted into military service during World War II under the Selective Service Act of 1940. They served their country well.

Erected 1989 by The American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Amvets & Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 37° 47.107′ N, 122° 24.295′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Yerba Buena. Marker is on 4th Street near Stevenson Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 49 4th Street, San Francisco CA 94103, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Phelan Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Ignatius College (about 500 feet away); Parrot Building (about 600 feet away); San Francisco Centre (about 700 feet away); John's Grill

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(about 700 feet away); Andrew S. Hallidie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old United States Mint (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Barbary Coast Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.

More about this marker. The marker is on the wall near the entrance of the Marriott Hotel.

Additional keywords. selective service center

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2014

2. 49 Fourth Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.