A look at the past, the present, and the future of the Ferry Building
There are many places and activities that are considered iconic aspects of the Bay Area... wine tastings in Napa and Sonoma counties\u2026 the Winchester House in San Jose\u2026 driving across the Golden Gate Bridge\u2026\xa0
But, for those who call San Francisco home, one building stands out among all the rest... and that's the Ferry Building\u2026
It's history is long and large\u2026it's seen millions of people come and go\u2026a stately sentry, standing guard as times changed, as the city itself changed\u2026 But the ferry building itself, even over a hundred years later, remains a constant\u2026
So, why is that?
To help us delve into the story of the Ferry Building, from when it was built in the late 1890s to how it is faring today, we speak with John King -- urban design critic at the San Francisco Chronicle and author of 'Portal: San Francisco\u2019s Ferry Building and the Reinvention of American Cities.'