The Mechanics Monument
The Mechanics Monument
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Neighborhood: Downtown San Francisco
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- Montgomery St • 4 min walk
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Chris F
San Francisco, CA1,819 contributions
Mar 2020
The Mechanic's Monument Statue is located on Market Street at Battery and Bush Streets on the northside of Market. This statue was dedicated in 1901 and was the centerpiece of a fountain with water around it but not at this location. According to the story, the fountain was damaged in the great quake of 1906 and later moved but not include a fountain. It's an interesting piece and dedicated to union foundry iron workers here in San Francisco.
Written March 2, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,513 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a notable public sculpture on Market Street and a reference to the city's past. There are a number of public art pieces along this major street, all worth your attention.
Written November 18, 2020
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ALTippet
San Francisco, CA6,099 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
The Mechanics Monument used to be where homeless hung out, bike messengers rested and pigeons pooped.
No more. Not since the entire monument was re-landscaped and steam cleaned. And not since they posted a round-the-clock DPW employee in a yellow vest to clean tables, pick up trash and attract office works to this little park.
It seems to be working. There were people sitting down at the little tables and chairs. A free cell phone charging station popped up in the middle for use by visitors. And buskers are starting to see if this could be a lucrative spot, right in front of the Peets coffee and in the hart of downtown SF.
I'm hoping it succeeds. After all, the Monument itself has survived the 1906 earthquake. The sculptor Douglas Tilden (who was deaf mute) is also famous for his Football players at the UC Berkeley campus and has works in the Smithsonian and DeYoung museums.
For visitors, it's worth a 5 minute stop to look, maybe charge your cell-phone in an emergency and rest.
No more. Not since the entire monument was re-landscaped and steam cleaned. And not since they posted a round-the-clock DPW employee in a yellow vest to clean tables, pick up trash and attract office works to this little park.
It seems to be working. There were people sitting down at the little tables and chairs. A free cell phone charging station popped up in the middle for use by visitors. And buskers are starting to see if this could be a lucrative spot, right in front of the Peets coffee and in the hart of downtown SF.
I'm hoping it succeeds. After all, the Monument itself has survived the 1906 earthquake. The sculptor Douglas Tilden (who was deaf mute) is also famous for his Football players at the UC Berkeley campus and has works in the Smithsonian and DeYoung museums.
For visitors, it's worth a 5 minute stop to look, maybe charge your cell-phone in an emergency and rest.
Written July 14, 2014
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san francisco1,106 contributions
Jun 2014 • Solo
This is just an average monument in the city.....what makes it special is the plaque just to the west of the statue (on the ground)....it depicts where the shoreline was back in the 1950's (about 4 blocks from where it is today).
Written June 10, 2014
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,513 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We were enjoying a big walk around downtown on a very quiet Christmas Day and walked past this large and impressive monument on a little plaza along Market Street in the heart of downtown. Walked past it many times, it is notable.
Written December 29, 2023
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland30,648 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Last saw this in early 2022….i have not changed my view. It’s nice and well considered in its structure. Always worth a look.
Written October 5, 2023
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland30,648 contributions
Apr 2022 • Couples
This monument is positioned on 1sr street . It’s well constructed and about 20 / 25 feet in diameter. Makes for a good photo .
Written April 13, 2022
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mini
Fremont, CA212,260 contributions
Jan 2020
I was walking down Market Street and enjoyed seeing the Mechanics Sculpture. It is a bronze sculpture and the artist is Douglas Tilden.
Written January 21, 2020
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,513 contributions
Aug 2019
This is one of several significant sculptures on small plazas along Market Street. You will notice it as you walk around the Financial district. Significant but not great for the tourist.
Written October 10, 2019
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SagaloutsTour
Gerrards Cross, UK1,145 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Once again, not a tourist destination, but another piece of SF history, which is worth stopping, reading, take a photograph and move on. It’s all these small pieces that make up the full history of most cities and shouldn’t be totally ignored.
Written April 25, 2018
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