We recently visited Movette Film Transfer and inspected nearly 20 reels of film donated by the Estate of Emmet Jones, whose achievements will soon be featured in an exhibit. We viewed the contents of our film collection and thank Mr. Buck Bito for his assistance in identifying our films. They have been providing exceptional video […]
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“The Pier 70 Time Machine” will occupy approximately 4,000 square feet and is located on the second floor, directly across from the stairs and elevators in Building 12. The three large darkened windows in the center of the photo cover the span of our two suites (230 and 235).
Read MoreMany thanks to Jim Celedon for his assistance in locating over four hundred 35 mm slides and 24 reels of film at our storage facility. The media will be brought back to San Francisco, reviewed and archived. The slides show work done at Pier 70 during the late 1960’s. Included in the collection are numerous […]
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View our Stories Here: THE POTRERO VIEW May 2025: Archives –> Page 13, photos from “The Potrero & Dogpatch Time Machine”. June 2025: Current Issue –> page 12 and 13, cover photo & a story on Redlining by Peter Linenthal. June 2025: YMCA opens at Crane Cove Park. Look for us […]
Read MoreEver heard of the remarkable journey of Union Iron Works’ Caisson No. 1 from San Francisco to the Panama Canal? Let’s embark on this captivating voyage with the “Pier 70 Time Machine.” On August 22, 1913, Union Iron Works secured a $330,760 contract for a caisson. This lock gate, was essential for the maintenance and […]
Read MoreAfter this morning’s visit to Breadbelly, I have to give them three exclamation points!!! They are that GOOD!!! Their blueberry croissant tart was the flakiest and tastiest I’ve ever eaten!!! And my wife was obsessed with the everything bun!!! She even loved the special blend of Early Grey Tea!!! –They are celebrating their soft […]
Read MoreYesterday, 25 friends and supporters toured our space at Suites 230 and 235 in Building 12. We shared our exciting plans to develop our exhibits and expand community programs and were lucky to have Tim Bacon, Brookfield Properties Manager, share his insights on the importance of preserving our heritage! I was thrilled to see so […]
Read MoreBIG BILL, as the largest commercial floating dry dock in the United States was affectionately called, was officially placed into service on September 22, 1970 by Mayor Joseph Alioto at the Bethlehem Steel Corporation’s San Francisco Shipyard. It is large enough to hold three football fields inside its 900 foot base. The PIER 70 TIME […]
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While we have not dotted every “I” and crossed every “T”, we are excitedly progressing in negotiations with Brookfield Properties. They have been extremely helpful throughout the entire process, and I am very thankful for their support of The Pier 70 Time Machine. A huge thank you to Tim Bacon from Brookfield Properties and Peter […]
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