The Pier 70 Time Machine, where San Francisco’s past, present and future connect!
Unlock untold stories of the Potrero Hill and Dogpatch neighborhoods told through engaging exhits!
PIER 70 IN THE 1960’S
IRISH HILL
POTRERO HILL
Discover the diversity of Dogpatch and Potrero Hill.
From Butchertown’s stomach-churning past to the bustling Chinese shrimp shacks along the Hunter’s Point waterfront and the legendary gatherings of the Grateful Dead, Potrero Hill and San Francisco’s Southeast side have always been special places.
Our Dogpatch and Potrero Hill Exhibits are a Walk Back in Time.
Pier 70/Building 12/Suite 2.35
Join us in celebrating local culture and heritage through engaging interviews, fascinating stories and interactive presentations on a historic night.
Explore Pier 70’s Industrial Past and its artifacts.
Explore a century of industrial history and ‘Iron Age’ innovations that shaped the Western United States, from the Gold Rush in 1848 through two World Wars and onto a new age of innovation.
Industrial EXHIBITS
Exhibits
that Educate and Entertain
We invite you to visit our interactive exhibits about World War II. You will have the opportunity to engage directly with the tools and equipment used by workers, and learn about the sacrifices made on the home front by average Americans.
We look forward to welcoming you.
✓ ENGAGING
✓ INTERACTIVE
✓ CONTINUALLY CHANGING
LIFE ON THE HOME FRONT
“Steel and Shipyards: Forging Victory at Sea”
A TIMELINE OF PIER 70’s HISTORY
SAN FRANCISCO’S MARITIME HISTORY
IRON WORKS ERA 1849-1902 (UNION & RISDON)
BETHLEHEM STEEL ERA 1902-1982 (CLOSED 1982)
POST BETHLEHEM ERA 1982-2017 (NUMEROUS COMPANIES)
POST SHIPYARD ERA 2017-CURRENT (PORT OF SAN FRANCISCO)
***Click HISTORY at top of this page.
Create Winning Experiences
Learn about the historic ships, locomotives & mining equipment built at Pier 70.
FAMOUS WARSHIPS
HISTORIC LOCOMOTIVES
MINING EQUIPMENT
Our Partners
Rudder of a ship under repair in drydock
★★★★★
Visiting the industrial museum at Pier 70 was an unforgettable experience! The collection of historical artifacts and engaging community events truly brought the rich maritime history of San Francisco to life. I loved exploring the photos and videos that showcased the stories of the Dogpatch and Potrero Hill neighborhoods. The staff was knowledgeable and passionate, making the visit quite enjoyable. I highly recommend this cultural hub to anyone interested in local history!
Samuel Becker
San Francisco Museum
Interviews of Dogpatch & Potrero Hill Residents
Our numerous interviews highlight the the diverse and sometime quirky lives of the residents of Dogpatch and Potrero Hill.
Peter Linenthal
Potrero Hill Archives Project
The History of a Waterfront Uprising
The 1982 strike against Bethlehem utilized marches, a sanctioned picket line, the occupation of cranes & the use of a boat to block the entry of a ship.
William J. Perez
Bethlehem Shipyard Museum
A detailed history of the building’s and the stories of the residents of Irish Hill, from the late 1800’s to the present day.
Steven Herraiz
Producer of the History of Irish Hill
For more videos and information please click HISTORY at top of page.
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