The block immediately to the east of the stairs was the site of an unused reservoir for many decades.
In 2022, Francisco Park opened on the site of the former reservoir.
The stairs and Francisco Street retaining wall were built in 1916, along with the stairs down to Bay Street.
Gallery
July 2022
July 2022
View of the now open Francisco Park
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July 2022
Construction of Francisco Park viewed from the stairs
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May 2021
July 2019
View down towards the reservoir
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July 2019
View past Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman's Wharf to Alcatraz
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July 2019
View of the abandoned reservoir
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July 2019
When the reservoir still had a roof
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January 2008