Powell Street
Street in San Francisco, beginning at Market Street, ending at Fisherman's Wharf
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Powell Street is a street in San Francisco, California. It connects from Market Street through Union Square, North Beach, Nob Hill, Russian Hill and ends at the Fisherman's Wharf.
NamesakeDr. William J. Powell
LocationSan Francisco
Nearest metro station
Powell Street station
Powell Street stationSouthendMarket Street
 Powell St | |
| Namesake | Dr. William J. Powell |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco |
| Nearest metro station | Powell Street station |
| South end | Market Street |
| North end | The Embarcadero and Jefferson Street at Fisherman's Wharf |
The intersection of Powell Street with Market Street is the starting point of the Powell-Hyde Street terminal line of the San Francisco Cable Car. It ends on Hyde Street at the Aquatic Park Historic District.
The street was named for Dr. William J. Powell, surgeon of the U.S. sloop of war Warren, which was active during the conquest of California.[1]
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