The AmericaJR Web Team visited Ghirardelli Square during their recent trip to San Francisco, California. This space was originally a chocolate factory established by Domenico “Domingo” Ghirardelli. Between 1852 and 1895, Ghirardelli’s Chocolate Factory was located at four different sites before the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company took over the Pioneer Woolen Mills on North Point Street—today’s site of the Ghirardelli Chocolate Manufactory & Soda Fountain and Ghirardelli Square. Today, Ghirardelli delights visitors with its lively retail mix, while maintaining Ghirardelli’s tradition as a trendsetter for the rest of the world. In 1982 the owners applied for and were granted National Historic Register status, a move that ensured the preservation of Ghirardelli Square for future generations.
Welcome to Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco! 
AmericaJR’s Gloria and Jerome Rzucidlo pose for a photo 
Fountain in middle of Ghirardelli Square 
The Cheese School Cafe and Shop 
Inside the Ghirardelli Marketplace 
Halloween gift bags 
Ghirardelli teddy bear 
Ghirardelli Chocolates for sale 
Jason enjoys a waffle cone sundae 
Mini Cable Car with Ghirardelli chocolate inside 
San Francisco Brewing Co. at Ghirardelli Square 
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo poses for a photo 
View of San Francisco Bay from Ghirardelli Square 