San Francisco's historic ferry building has been remodeled and is now the home of to a top-notch Farmer's Market and some permanent market shops, cafes, and restaurants.

Until the late 1930's when the bridges were built, the Ferry buildingserved as the principal entry into the city. Its 240-foot clock tower, modeled after the 12th century bell tower in Seville, has been the San Francisco waterfront icon for more than 100 years. - about.com