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[[Image:Fishermans Wharf aerial view.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of San Francisco, looking south, with Fisherman's Wharf just left of center, directly above a lone sailboat]]
[[Image:Fishermans Wharf aerial view.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of San Francisco, looking south, with Fisherman's Wharf just left of center, directly above a lone sailboat]]
'''Fisherman's Wharf''' is a [[neighborhood]] and popular [[tourist attraction]] in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from [[Ghirardelli Square]] or [[Van Ness Avenue]] east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The [[F Market]] [[streetcar]] runs through the area, the Powell-Hyde [[San Francisco cable car system|cable car]] lines runs to [[San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park|Aquatic Park]], at the edge of Fisherman's Wharf, and the Powell-Mason cable car line runs a few blocks away.
'''Fisherman's Dorf''' is a [[neighborhood]] and popular [[tourist attraction]] in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from [[Ghirardelli Square]] or [[Van Ness Avenue]] east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The [[F Market]] [[streetcar]] runs through the area, the Powell-Hyde [[San Francisco cable car system|cable car]] lines runs to [[San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park|Aquatic Park]], at the edge of Fisherman's Dorf, and the Powell-Mason cable car line runs a few blocks away.


==History==
==History==
[[File:Photograph of Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, California, ca. 1891 - ca. 1891 - NARA - 513106.jpg|thumb|Fisherman's Wharf, ca. 1891]]
[[File:Photograph of Fisherman's Dorf in San Francisco, California, ca. 1891 - ca. 1891 - NARA - 513106.jpg|thumb|Fisherman's Wharf, ca. 1891]]
Fisherman's Wharf gets its name and neighborhood characteristics from the city's early days during the [[Gold Rush]] when [[Italian people|Italian]] immigrant fishermen settled in the area and fished for the Dungeness crab. From then until the present day it remained the home base of San Francisco's fishing fleet. Despite its redevelopment into a tourist attraction during the 1970s and 1980s, the area is still home to many active fishermen and their fleets. In 2010, a $15,000,000 development plan was proposed by city officials hoping to revitalize its appearance for tourists, and to reverse the area's downward trend in popularity among San Francisco residents, who have shunned the locale over the years.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/us/26bcwharf.html]</ref><ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CN4cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MWMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5297,756933&dq=fisherman%27s-wharf+san+francisco&hl=en]</ref>
Fisherman's Dorf gets its name and neighborhood characteristics from the city's early days during the [[Gold Rush]] when [[Italian people|Italian]] immigrant fishermen settled in the area and fished for the Dungeness crab. From then until the present day it remained the home base of San Francisco's fishing fleet. Despite its redevelopment into a tourist attraction during the 1970s and 1980s, the area is still home to many active fishermen and their fleets. In 2010, a $15,000,000 development plan was proposed by city officials hoping to revitalize its appearance for tourists, and to reverse the area's downward trend in popularity among San Francisco residents, who have shunned the locale over the years.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/26/us/26bcwharf.html]</ref><ref>[http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=CN4cAAAAIBAJ&sjid=MWMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5297,756933&dq=fisherman%27s-wharf+san+francisco&hl=en]</ref>


==Attractions and characteristics==
==Attractions and characteristics==
[[File:Dungeness Crab Fishermans Wharf.jpg|thumb|righjt|200px|[[Dungeness crab]] for sale at Fisherman's Wharf]]
[[File:Dungeness Crab Fishermans Wharf.jpg|thumb|righjt|200px|[[Dungeness crab]] for sale at Fisherman's Wharf]]
One of the busiest and well known tourist attractions in the western United States, Fisherman's Wharf is best known for being the location of [[Pier 39]], [[San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park]], the [[Cannery Shopping Center]], [[Ghirardelli Square]], a [[Ripley's Believe it or Not]] museum, the [[Musée Mécanique]], the [[Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf]], The floating [[Forbes Island]] restaurant<ref>[http://www.forbesisland.com Forbes Island website]</ref> and restaurants and stands that serve fresh [[seafood]], most notably [[Dungeness crab]] and [[clam chowder]] served in a [[sourdough]] bread bowl. Some of the restaurants, including Fishermen's Grotto, Pompei's Grotto and Alioto's, go back for three generations of the same family ownership. Nearby Pier 45 has a chapel in memory of the "Lost Fishermen" of San Francisco and [[Northern California]].
One of the busiest and well known tourist attractions in the western United States, Fisherman's Dorf is best known for being the location of [[Pier 39]], [[San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park]], the [[Cannery Shopping Center]], [[Ghirardelli Square]], a [[Ripley's Believe it or Not]] museum, the [[Musée Mécanique]], the [[Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf]], The floating [[Forbes Island]] restaurant<ref>[http://www.forbesisland.com Forbes Island website]</ref> and restaurants and stands that serve fresh [[seafood]], most notably [[Dungeness crab]] and [[clam chowder]] served in a [[sourdough]] bread bowl. Some of the restaurants, including Fishermen's Grotto, Pompei's Grotto and Alioto's, go back for three generations of the same family ownership. Nearby Pier 45 has a chapel in memory of the "Lost Fishermen" of San Francisco and [[Northern California]].


Other attractions in Fisherman's Wharf area are the [[Hyde Street Pier]] which is part of the [[Golden Gate National Recreation Area]], the [[USS Pampanito (SS-383)|USS ''Pampanito'']], a [[Ship decommissioning|decommissioned]] [[World War II]] era [[submarine]], and the ''[[Balclutha (1886)|Balclutha]]'', a 19th century cargo ship.
Other attractions in Fisherman's Dorf area are the [[Hyde Street Pier]] which is part of the [[Golden Gate National Recreation Area]], the [[USS Pampanito (SS-383)|USS ''Pampanito'']], a [[Ship decommissioning|decommissioned]] [[World War II]] era [[submarine]], and the ''[[Balclutha (1886)|Balclutha]]'', a 19th century cargo ship.


Fisherman's Wharf plays host to many San Francisco events, including a world-class fireworks display for Fourth of July, and some of the best views of the [[Fleet Week]] air shows.
Fisherman's Dorf plays host to many San Francisco events, including a world-class fireworks display for Fourth of July, and some of the best views of the [[Fleet Week]] air shows.


One of the city's most popular figures is a harmless but controversial resident of Fisherman's Wharf called the [[World Famous Bushman]], a local street performer who sits behind some branches and startles people who walk by. He has gained notoriety during the 30 years he has been doing this.
One of the city's most popular figures is a harmless but controversial resident of Fisherman's Dorf called the [[World Famous Bushman]], a local street performer who sits behind some branches and startles people who walk by. He has gained notoriety during the 30 years he has been doing this.


==Cultural references==
==Cultural references==
In 1985, the wharf was used as a filming location in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[A View to a Kill]]'', where Bond (played for the last time by [[Roger Moore]]) met with [[CIA]] agent [[Chuck Lee]] ([[David Yip]]) in his quest to eliminate the villain of the film, [[Max Zorin]] ([[Christopher Walken]]).<ref>[http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6QH9_Fishermans_Wharf_View_to_a_Kill_San_Francisco_CA http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6QH9_Fishermans_Wharf_View_to_a_Kill_San_Francisco_CA] ''waymarking.com''</ref>
In 1985, the dorf was used as a filming location in the [[James Bond]] film ''[[A View to a Kill]]'', where Bond (played for the last time by [[Roger Moore]]) met with [[CIA]] agent [[Chuck Lee]] ([[David Yip]]) in his quest to eliminate the villain of the film, [[Max Zorin]] ([[Christopher Walken]]).<ref>[http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6QH9_Fishermans_Wharf_View_to_a_Kill_San_Francisco_CA http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6QH9_Fishermans_Wharf_View_to_a_Kill_San_Francisco_CA] ''waymarking.com''</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 08:08, 19 February 2013

Fisherman's Dorf
Neighborhood of San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf sign
Fisherman's Wharf sign
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CityCity and County of San Francisco
Aerial view of San Francisco, looking south, with Fisherman's Wharf just left of center, directly above a lone sailboat

Fisherman's Dorf is a neighborhood and popular tourist attraction in San Francisco, California. It roughly encompasses the northern waterfront area of San Francisco from Ghirardelli Square or Van Ness Avenue east to Pier 35 or Kearny Street. The F Market streetcar runs through the area, the Powell-Hyde cable car lines runs to Aquatic Park, at the edge of Fisherman's Dorf, and the Powell-Mason cable car line runs a few blocks away.

History

File:Photograph of Fisherman's Dorf in San Francisco, California, ca. 1891 - ca. 1891 - NARA - 513106.jpg
Fisherman's Wharf, ca. 1891

Fisherman's Dorf gets its name and neighborhood characteristics from the city's early days during the Gold Rush when Italian immigrant fishermen settled in the area and fished for the Dungeness crab. From then until the present day it remained the home base of San Francisco's fishing fleet. Despite its redevelopment into a tourist attraction during the 1970s and 1980s, the area is still home to many active fishermen and their fleets. In 2010, a $15,000,000 development plan was proposed by city officials hoping to revitalize its appearance for tourists, and to reverse the area's downward trend in popularity among San Francisco residents, who have shunned the locale over the years.[1][2]

Attractions and characteristics

Dungeness crab for sale at Fisherman's Wharf

One of the busiest and well known tourist attractions in the western United States, Fisherman's Dorf is best known for being the location of Pier 39, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the Cannery Shopping Center, Ghirardelli Square, a Ripley's Believe it or Not museum, the Musée Mécanique, the Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, The floating Forbes Island restaurant[3] and restaurants and stands that serve fresh seafood, most notably Dungeness crab and clam chowder served in a sourdough bread bowl. Some of the restaurants, including Fishermen's Grotto, Pompei's Grotto and Alioto's, go back for three generations of the same family ownership. Nearby Pier 45 has a chapel in memory of the "Lost Fishermen" of San Francisco and Northern California.

Other attractions in Fisherman's Dorf area are the Hyde Street Pier which is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the USS Pampanito, a decommissioned World War II era submarine, and the Balclutha, a 19th century cargo ship.

Fisherman's Dorf plays host to many San Francisco events, including a world-class fireworks display for Fourth of July, and some of the best views of the Fleet Week air shows.

One of the city's most popular figures is a harmless but controversial resident of Fisherman's Dorf called the World Famous Bushman, a local street performer who sits behind some branches and startles people who walk by. He has gained notoriety during the 30 years he has been doing this.

Cultural references

In 1985, the dorf was used as a filming location in the James Bond film A View to a Kill, where Bond (played for the last time by Roger Moore) met with CIA agent Chuck Lee (David Yip) in his quest to eliminate the villain of the film, Max Zorin (Christopher Walken).[4]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco.

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ [2]
  3. ^ Forbes Island website
  4. ^ http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6QH9_Fishermans_Wharf_View_to_a_Kill_San_Francisco_CA waymarking.com

Further reading

  • San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, Alessandro Baccari Jr. Arcadia Publishing (2006)

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