Guidebook

NO. 819 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY HEADQUARTERS - On this block, then on Yerba Buena's waterfront, stood the California headquarters of the Hudson's Bay Company. Their chief trader, William G. Tae, purchased the property and started operations in 1841. This venture caused wide speculation about British intentions. Inadequate profits, a declining fur catch, and pressure of U.S. expansion caused Hudson's Bay Company to end its California operations.

Location

505 Montgomery Street
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Notes

Although the guide shows the landmark to be at 505 Montgomery Street, we found the state plaque around the corner at: 605 Commercial St, San Francisco, CA 94111. (It is right across the street from CHL #87 Site of First United States Branch Mint in California)

NO. 819 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY HEADQUARTERS -

NO. 819 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY HEADQUARTERS -

NO. 819 HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY HEADQUARTERS - State Plaque