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Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey

Bordered The Harbor
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The wharf stood on piers and formed the southern border of the harbor.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:06:53 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1823
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The Entry
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The entry was just an extension of the sidewalk. To the left was Harbor House Gifts & Jewelry external link.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:08:57 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1826
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The Sign
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The sign out front read:

Old Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey's earliest pier of stone built in 1846 gave way
to a commercial fishing wharf in the early 1900s when
Monterey's multi-million dollar fishing industry was born.
Despite many changes the wharf today retains the tone and
flavor of the past - - - a monument to the fishing industry
and the fisherman who braved the wind and sea.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:09:10 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1827
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To The Entry's Right
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To the right of the entry was the Paluca Trattoria external link restaurant. Dining was offered either inside or outside on a deck with umbrella covered tables.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:09:28 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1829
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The Wharf's General Store
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Typical of wharf stores in general, the Wharf's General Store external link sold souvenirs and souvenir clothing.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:09:28 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1831
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The Red Snapper
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Free samples of a clam chowder in a bread bowl were offered by the Red Snapper external link restaurant with its advertised "Outdoor Patio."


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:10:28 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1833
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Carousel Fine Candies
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The Carousel Fine Candies external link store with doors wide open under a carousel top offered ice cream and candy.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:10:45 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1835
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Liberty Fish Co.
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The Liberty Fish Co. external link also offered chowder in a bun.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:11:12 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1840
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Chris' Fishing Trips
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Chris' Fishing Trips external link was one of several businesses offering whale watching trips.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:11:22 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1841
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Large Buildings Too
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Some of the buildings on the wharf were huge. Much larger than expected for a humble wharf.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:11:39 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1843
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Two Wharf Extensions
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Two extensions ran off the wharf and allowed access to fishing and other water adventure companies.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:18:38 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1849
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Multiple Levels
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On the outside edges of the wharf were multiple levels that one could explore.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:21:40 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1854
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Viewed From A Park
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Fisherman's Wharf as viewed from a park that bordered the waterfront. To the left, in the background, was the wharf, and to the right, the harbor.


Fisherman's Wharf external link external link   •  Washington Street, Monterey, California   •  (Photo posted Monday 24 October 2011)   •  (Photo taken 12:46:42 Wednesday 20 October 2010)   •  © 2011 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #BCY_1871
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