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San Francisco Ferry Building Turns 125 Years Old!

Name: San Francisco Ferry Building Turns 125 Years Old!
Uploaded: 2023-07-12T01:00:21+00:00
Duration: 49 s
Channel: Austin Klar
Description: In this brief YouTube narration, Austin Klar celebrates the San Francisco Ferry Building’s 125th anniversary on Thursday, July 13th. He outlines the…

12 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this brief YouTube narration, Austin Klar celebrates the San Francisco Ferry Building’s 125th anniversary on Thursday, July 13th. He outlines the building’s origins, noting it was constructed in 1898 by New York architect A. Page Brown and served as a major ferry and transcontinental rail terminal for the Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, and Western Pacific Railroads—once the world’s second‑busiest transit hub before the Bay and Golden Gate bridges. Klar explains how the building was later repurposed into the vibrant market space it is today, highlighting his favorite tenants such as Heath Ceramics, A16, and Dandelion Chocolate. He announces the anniversary festivities beginning at 11 AM on July 13th and invites viewers to follow him for more Bay Area history.

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San Francisco Ferry Building is one of the city's most beloved and iconic buildings, and this Thursday, July 13th, it's turning 125 years old. The version of the building still standing today was originally built in 1898 by a New York-based architect, A. Page Brown. Not only did it serve as a destination for ferry commuters, it also served as a connection point to San Francisco for the transcontinental rail lines of the Southern Pacific, Santa Fe, and Western Pacific Railroads. And believe it or not, until the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge were built, it actually was the second busiest transit terminal in the entire world. As the Transbay Terminal and other avenues of travel were built around the city and traffic to the Ferry Building diminished, the building was repurposed into the building we know today. The building has some outposts of my favorite stores and restaurants like Heath Ceramics, A16, and Dandelion Chocolate. And this Thursday, July 13th, it's turning 125 years old and it's holding celebrations starting at 11 AM. Follow me for more Bay Area history. [FOREIGN LANGUAGE]