This photo of the San Francisco Ferry Building was taken by our Publisher, Joel Williams, from the Baylink Ferry leaving for Vallejo.
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Published: February, 2008
The historic building opened in 1898, and now acts as the center of a transit hub that connects all of San Francisco’s neighborhoods to the surrounding Bay communities, and also serves as a gathering place for the celebration of local culture and cuisine. Estimated foot traffic is 5,000 people a day on weekdays and up to 25,000 people on weekends. The Farmers Market, held on Tuesdays and Saturdays, attracts local customers from all over the city and the Bay Area.