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The Wave Organ
is a wonderful and free attraction frequently cited as an example of small
things that make San Francisco unique among cities. The environmental sculpture
was crafted in 1986 by master stone mason George Gonzales from a concept
by Peter Richards of the Exploratorium. The installation - which is made of stones
from a demolished cemetery with concrete and 25 PVC pipes submerged beneath
the jetty - delivers ethereal music from the movement and tides of the
bay. Don't be a rube and show up expecting to hear "Major Tom" coming from
the water. However, if you sit quietly at any of the beautiful spots carved
out for visitors here you'll hear the subtle and beautiful sounds of our
extraordinary natural environment. Listen closely and you may just hear
the answers you've been seeking. Located out at the very end of the jetty
at the St. Francis and Golden Gate yacht clubs in the Marina.
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