Ghirardelli Square
by Vadim Levin
Title
Ghirardelli Square
Artist
Vadim Levin
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
Domingo Ghirardelli came to San Francisco during the 1849 Gold Rush, making his fortune by selling chocolates.
In 1893 Ghirardelli purchased the Pioneer Woolen Mill, an entire San Francisco city block, in order to expand the headquarters of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. In 1895 the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company relocated to what is now Ghirardelli Square.
n the early 1960’s The Golden Grain Macaroni Company bought the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. Soon after they put the square up for sale and relocated the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company to a modern new facility across the bay in San Leandro.
William Matson Roth and his mother, Mrs. William P. Roth, purchased the Ghirardelli site in 1962. The Roths restored many of the original historic brick structures and converted the square into a courtyard of specialty shops and fine restaurants, turning the area into a neighborhood with a vibrant atmosphere.
Ghirardelli Square opened in 1964 and is considered the first successful major adaptive reuse project in the country. The City of San Francisco declared Ghirardelli Square an official city landmark in 1965. In order to ensure its preservation for future generations, Ghirardelli Square has been granted National Historic Register status.
Today, Ghirardelli Square is a unique San Francisco destination that includes a mix of upscale shopping, fine dining, wine bars, spa facilities and live entertainment.
Source: http://ghirardellisquare.com
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December 7th, 2013
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