Spires That Aspire to Inspire – St. Ignatius Church : A History of St. Ignatius Church, a San Francisco Landmark by Peter Merle Devine

St. Ignatius Church – the heart of the San Francisco For over 125 years, St. Ignatius church has towered over the bay, the Golden Gate, the Pacific Ocean, and the city of San Francisco. Following the city’s fortunes from the gold rush to the earthquake and fire, the depression to the tech boom, the church’s twin spires continue to inspire generations to aspire — for the greater glory of god.