Like most statues, unless to stop to take a look, you don’t understand the significance to the city you’ve visiting. These always give you an insight into the history and whilst I wouldn’t suggest you go out of your way, whilst passing, stop, look, read and even take a photo.

This 120 year-old bronze statue commemorates California’s admission to the Union. While not a destination unto itself, if you are walking along Market Street then take a moment to appreciate its significance.

Neat little statue that is worth a quick visit and a few snaps of the camera. Perhaps not a place to go out of your way to investigate but when in San Francisco you’ll run into many of these oddities. Later, I like to investigate its importance. Previews reviews already mentioned what is is so not much to add but that if you’re in the area, snap away.

On a walk down Market Street from the trolley car turn around at Powell St. to the bay, we stopped for three nice landmarks -- the Admission's Day Statue was one of them. The statue features an angel on top of the column and a miner near the base. It's a striking sight on a sunny day. Lovers of history, architecture, and local culture will enjoy a short stop here.

My wife and I learned about Admission's Day Statue during an architectural tour of San Francisco that we took. The monument commemorates the admission of California into the Union. The angel atop the statue is said to have been modeled after the artist’s wife. The angel carries an open book, inscribed “September 9, 1850” the date California became a state. The miner holds a pick behind his back, is armed with a six-shooter and is waving a flag in his left hand.