Ferry Building
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Opened in 1898 along the Embarcadero, the Ferry Building quickly became the busiest transportation hub in San Francisco, welcoming tens of thousands of commuters arriving by ferry from across the Bay before bridges connected the region. Its iconic 245-foot clock tower, inspired by the Giralda bell tower in Seville, became a defining landmark on the city’s waterfront. After decades of decline following the opening of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, the building was beautifully restored in 2003 and reborn as a vibrant marketplace celebrating Northern California food and local culture.
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Food + Drink • History • Shopping