Chinatown in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Francisco Brewing Company
Erected 2003 by E Clampus Vitus, Yerba Buena Chapter No. 1.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 37° 47.824′ N, 122° 24.331′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Chinatown. Marker is at the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Pacific Street, on the right when traveling south on Columbus Avenue. The location is now the Comstock Saloon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 155 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA 94133, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Devil's Acre & Battle Row (a few steps from this marker); Niebaum-Coppola (within shouting distance of this marker); American Zoetrope (within shouting distance of this marker); Little Chile (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lusty Lady (within shouting distance of this marker); Lupo’s Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Italian American Bank (about 400 feet away); Finnochio's (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . .
1. San Francisco’s Lost Landmarks. Book by James R. Smith on Amazon.com with the “look inside” feature. Exerpt:
The Billy Goat was the worst of the lot, renowned for its odor of unwashed bodies, stale beer, and damp sawdust. Pigeon-toed Sal, a middle-aged Irish woman, owned the [saloon] and served as its barkeep and bouncer. ... and any illegalities met with Sal’s approval as long as she received her customary 50 percent cut.(Submitted on July 2, 2022.)
2. Wikipedia entry for Barbary Coast.
The Barbary Coast was a red-light district during the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries in San Francisco that featured dance halls, concert saloons, bars, jazz clubs, variety shows, and brothels. ...(Submitted on July 2, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,016 times since then and 79 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week July 3, 2022. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 17, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4. submitted on July 2, 2022, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.