Old Saint Mary

San Francisco Chinatown Tour

Old Saint Mary

San Francisco, California 94102, United States

Created By: Chinatown San Francisco

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Old Saint Mary's Church, built in 1854, was the first cathedral in the Western United States. Under the prominent clock face are the words, "Son Observe the Time and Fly from Evil". This message targeted men who frequented the surrounding brothels in the 1850's.

This point of interest is part of the tour: San Francisco Chinatown Tour


 

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