Pier 1

The tall, white concrete archway of Pier One separates the heavy traffic of the Embarcadero from the quiet water of the bay. Built in nineteen thirty-two, this structure replaced a wooden pier that struggled to handle the heavy cargo of the era. Inside, the Port of San Francisco once managed the massive flow of goods through the city. Today, it serves as the headquarters for a global travel company, its spacious interior still echoing with the history of San Francisco maritime trade.