The Port of San Francisco is a semi-independent organization run by a five-member commission, appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Supervisors. The Port is responsible for managing the larger waterfront area that extends from the anchorage of the Golden Gate Bridge, along the Marina district, all the way around the north and east shores of the city of San Francisco including Fisherman's Wharf and the Embarcadero, and southward to the city line just beyond Candlestick Point. In 1968, the State of California via the California State Lands Commission for the State operated San Francisco Port Authority (est. 1957) transferred its responsibilities for the Harbor of San Francisco waterfront to the City and County of San Francisco / San Francisco Harbor Commission through the Burton Act AB2649. All eligible State port authority employees had the option to become employees of the City and County of San Francisco to maintain consistent operation of the Port of San Francisco.The Port of San Francisco lies on the western edge of the San Francisco Bay near the Golden Gate. It has been called one of the three great natural harbors in the world, but it took two long centuries for navigators from Spain and England to find the anchorage originally called Yerba Buena. A port, as was said in its early days, in which all the fleets of the world could find anchorage.
The Transamerica Pyramid is the tallest skyscraper in the San Francisco skyline. The building no longer houses the headquarters of the Transamerica Corporation, which moved its U.S. headquarters to Baltimore, Maryland, but it is still associated with the company and is depicted in the company's logo. Designed by architect William Pereira and built by Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company, at 853ft, on completion in 1972 it was the eighth tallest building in the world.HistoryThe Transamerica building was commissioned by Transamerica CEO John (Jack) R. Beckett, with the claim that he wished to allow light in the street below. Built on the site of the historic Montgomery Block, it has a structural height of 853ft and has 48 floors of retail and office space.Construction began in 1969 and finished in 1972, and was overseen by San Francisco-based contractor Dinwiddie Construction (now Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company). Transamerica moved its headquarters to the new building from across the street, where it had been based in a flatiron-shaped building now occupied by the Church of Scientology of San Francisco.
Since 1987, San Francisco’s business and community leaders have gathered at The City Club to make valuable connections, entertain clients and colleagues, socialize with friends and family or simply relax with a cup of coffee and the morning paper. The advantages of membership are numerous and highly rewarding. As the city’s premier business and social club, we are known for our inspired Art Deco surroundings, impeccable service and outstanding cuisine. The City Club offers members an active calendar of networking and social opportunities, preferred pricing on food and beverages, discounted membership at Equinox Fitness and reciprocal privileges at The several other exclusive private clubs. We are also delighted to welcome couples who wish to celebrate their nuptials at The City Club. Our event planning services ensure that every detail is absolutely perfect.
One Market Plaza is a complex of three office buildings at 1 Market Street along the San Francisco Embarcadero. The historic 11-story Southern Pacific Building, also known as "The Landmark", was completed in 1916, and incorporated into the development in 1976 that includes the 43-storey 172m Spear Tower, and the 27-storey, 111m Steuart Tower. The complex was renovated in 1996 by the architect firm César Pelli & Associates Architects. In Spring 2014 a new renovation began, which is still ongoing.After Southern Pacific's merger with Union Pacific, the Landmark building was sold to The Martin Group in 1997 for $50 million, after plans by another developer to convert the building to a hotel fell through. An $88 million renovation brought modern amenities such as air conditioning and hot water to the building. It later hosted the headquarters of Del Monte Foods for ten years on the building's top three floors.
Salesforce Tower, formerly known as the Transbay Tower, is a 1070ft supertall office skyscraper under construction in the South of Market district of downtown San Francisco. Located at 415 Mission Street between First and Fremont Streets, next to the Transbay Transit Center site, Salesforce Tower is the centerpiece of the San Francisco Transbay redevelopment plan that contains a mix of office, transportation, retail, and residential uses. When completed, the tower will be the tallest in San Francisco and a defining building in the burgeoning South of Market area. With a top roof height of 970ft and an overall height of 1070ft, it will be the second tallest building west of the Mississippi River after the Wilshire Grand Center in Los Angeles.HistoryDeveloper Hines, with a proposal by architect César Pelli, was selected as the winner of a global competition in 2007 to entitle and purchase the site. A seven-member jury of development experts assembled by the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) selected Hines over proposals from Forest City Enterprises and architect Richard Rogers; and from Rockefeller Development Group Corp. and Skidmore Owings & Merrill. In 2012, Boston Properties acquired a 50% stake in the project and in 2013 acquired most of Hines' remaining interest to become 95% owners of the project.
Tipping Point screens nonprofits rigorously to find, fund and partner with the most-promising organizations helping Bay Area individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and achieve economic self-sufficiency. Tipping Point's board underwrites all operating and fundraising expenses so that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly toward fighting poverty. Beyond dollars, Tipping Point provides its grantees with the communications, technical and management assistance they need to grow and increase their impact in the fight against poverty. Tipping Point grants are unrestricted, allowing their grantees to invest in the strategy, operations and staffing required to serve their clients most effectively.
The Folgers Coffee Company Building is a mid-rise office building on the National Register of Historic Places located in downtown San Francisco.On August 2, 2011, The Folger Building was purchased by the University of San Francisco, marking a return to the university’s downtown roots.
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Hotel Griffon is an upscale San Francisco, California boutique hotel nestled along the Embarcadero waterfront and steps from the iconic Ferry Building.
Past JTF Mission Statements: 2011-2012 SPJTF will fund programs that provide and support the advocacy of health and shelter for disadvantaged populations including in, but not limited to, those in the Bay Area and Israel. Our focus will be on programs that empower individuals to help themselves. 2010-2011 SPJCTF will fund education in a bay area community, a Jewish community and an international community in need; through sustainable early intervention programs that help people help themselves. 2009-2010 The mission of the SPJCTF is to provide physical health care and food through sustainable projects that improve the quality of life for vulnerable communities around the world with a commitment to Jewish populations. 2008-2009 The mission of the SPJCTF is to simultaneously provide basic needs and tutelage to Jews in need and to communities with similar struggles.
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Come to farmers market and enjoy the friendly environment with all the different vendors. At farmers market you can buy you weekly supply of fruits, vegetables and bread, try some Mexican tamales, buy some crunchy popcorns for the movie later on, try some of their different kinds of hummus, enjoy a sweet potato pie for lunch and if you feel bored at the weather and San Francisco take a imaginary trip to Belgium through their amazing waffles.