The History of Fisherman's Wharf

Another group of about 8-10 folks are on Adam's tour to Ghirardelli Square and we are walking through Fisherman's Wharf.

Fisherman's Wharf evolved from a Gold Rush-era lumber port (Meiggs' Wharf) into a thriving Italian and Chinese immigrant fishing community by the early 1900s, famous for its Dungeness crab and Monterey clippers, before transforming into a major tourist hub by the mid-20th century.

Small boats ala fishing felucca of 1930s.
Seals of Jefferson Street
Alioto-Lazio is one of the last family-owned and operated fishing companies in San Francisco. Here is a family member "torturing "a Dungeness crab for our sake ☹️
The original Cannry building is right across the street.
Originally built in 1907, it housed the canning operation for Del Monte in this region for 30 years. It was the largest canning location in the US for most of that time.
Aquatic Park Cove provides an opportunity for recreation in the urban space of San Francisco Matirime Naitonal Historical Park. The long arm of Municipal Pier protects the cove from the turbulence of the Bay water, providing a popular spot for swimmers and boaters. (It's hard to zoom in on the photo but there are folks swimming in it)Read more