Ghirardelli Square

Information: Luke Mariak



Fun Facts:
  • 1852-1895
    • The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company took over the Pioneer Woolen Mills on North Point Street which today is the location of Ghirardelli Square
  • 1960s
    • Chocolate manufacturing was sold and moved to a town across the San Francisco Bay
    • San Franciscans purchased the property in fear that it would be demolished
    • Shops and restaurants were created within the factory and opened on November 29, 1964
  • 1982
    • Owners of the property applied for and were granted National Register status
      • This ensures the preservation of an area for the future
  • Present and Future Impacts
    • The process of revamping or renewing Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Factory is being used in other restoration projects around the country

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