Northern Waterfront in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Italy Harbor
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
1. Italy Harbor Marker
This marker is one of a series intended to commemorate the 150 years of the Port of San Francisco. It is composed of a captioned photograph and text entitled Did you know... mounted on a cylindrical metal pylon.
From 1889 to 1900, the bay at the foot of Union and Green Streets became known as Italy Harbor because the fishermen were Italian immigrants from Linguria and Sicily. The fishermen used small sail-powered fishing vessels called feluccas, hanging their nets along side. Each Sunday, the fishermen gathered still in there church clothes to inspect and repair their nets by hand.
Did you know...
In 1900, the Port relocated the fishing fleet from Italy Harbor to make way for new steam powered ships needing its natural deep water. The fishermen settled into an inner lagoon near Hyde and Taylor Streets, now known worldwide as Fisherman’s Wharf.
150 Years
1863 – 2013
“Where the City meets the Bay”
Erected 2013 by Port of San Francisco.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed.
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We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Building the Seawall (here, next to this marker); Telegraph Hill (a few steps from this marker); Vallejo Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Crimps and Dives (within shouting distance of this marker); Kanrin Maru (within shouting distance of this marker); Braving the Seas (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Russian Navy Heroes (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
More about this marker. This marker is located near Pier 9.
Also see . . . SF Italian History. Fisherman's Wharf Association of San Francisco
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
2. Italy Harbor Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
3. Italy Harbor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 418 times since then and 5 times this year. Last updated on June 22, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 22, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
