Battleship USS Oregon (BB-3) The Maritime Historical Preservation Series Go to this Sway San Francisco Made & Union Iron Works Built!

General Meeting Photographs Maritime Historical Preservation Series Go to this Sway

In 1886, the Union Iron Works of San Francisco began construction at the Lick Observatory, located on the summit of Mount Hamilton in the Diablo Range east of San Jose.  They were tasked with building the Dome itself and the Moving Floor of the 75-foot Dome of the Lick Observatory. Many thanks to Mr. Matt […]

San Francisco has always been a center for technology & innovation. From the early days of miners looking for better & faster ways to strike it rich in the gold fields, to the age of the computer. It is the mission of the Bethlehem Shipyard Museum to highlight the role the Union Iron Works of […]

History of the USS Monterey (BM-6) The Maritime Historical Preservation Series Go to this Sway

The Maritime Historical Presentation Series will soon add posts that bring the Union Iron Works Era, at Pier 70, in San Francisco, to life.  Later episodes will focus on the San Francisco Made & Bethlehem Built Era. We are excited to bring them to you in media friendly Microsoft SWAY Files.  These will include text, […]

“A Celebration of Life” Sunday, August 20, 2023 at 3 PM Molloy’s Tavern 1655 Mission Road Colma, CA 94080 RIP Al Salcedo May 21, 1936 – June 30, 2023 RSVP  at (650)389-3267

  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Al Salcedo.  He lost his battle with Dementia on June 30, 2023.  AL was a longtime owner of the Main Mast Bar, 616 20th Street, in San Francisco.  He was also a big supporter of the Bethlehem Shipyard Museum and a great friend […]