Powell Street (San Francisco)

Powell Street is a street in San Francisco, California that connects from Market Street through Union Square, North Beach, Nob Hill, Russian Hill and ends at Fisherman's Wharf.

Powell Street
Powell St
NamesakeDr. William J. Powell
LocationSan Francisco
Nearest metro station Powell Street station
South endMarket Street
North endThe Embarcadero and Jefferson Street at Fisherman's Wharf

The intersection of Powell Street with Market Street is the starting point of the Powell-Hyde Street terminal line of the San Francisco Cable Car, which ends on Hyde Street at the Aquatic Park Historic District.

The street was named for Dr. William J. Powell, surgeon of the U.S. sloop of war Warren, which was active during the conquest of California.[1]

Notes
  1. Carlisle, Henry C. (1954) Early San Francisco History from Street Names: Street Names N-Z. Virtual Museum of San Francisco. (Retrieved 4-25-13).

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