Originally laid out by Irish-born civil engineer Jasper O'Farrell in 1847, spanning from the waterfront all the way up to Twin Peaks.

One of the timeless souls of the City is the Ferry Building at the foot of Market (the tiny white spiral-like shape at the terminus of Market Street in this photo) on the Embarcadero, designed by A. Page Brown who died in 1896; the building was not completed until 1903. It is modeled after the Giralda of the Cathedral of Seville and resembles the 1890 version at Madison Square Garden, which was designed by McKim, Mead & White under whom Brown served his apprenticeship.
These street lamps were designed by important architect, Willis Polk during the City Beautiful Movement. They run the full length of Market Street, from the Ferry Building all the way to the Castro District.

lamp just at around sunset, with the sun still filtering through the trees ... magical.

Landmark No. 200
The Ferry Building at night
Lotta's Fountain

In 1875, Lotta Crabtree had a cast-iron column and fountain installed on Market to thank the City where she got her start.
Market at Laguna

Numerous architectural treasures line this historic street such as this apartment building by Herman C. Baumann (he preferred to be called "HC")

His style is distinctive and can be seen throughout the City.
Looking up toward Twin Peaks on Market street, the rainbow flag at Castro, a Norfolk Island Pine (Heterophylla excelsia), and a beautifully restored Neo Classical building, wraps around the corner providing a colorful visual sweep.
Market at Castro