It's impossible to imagine San Francisco without certain landmarks.

What would the city be without curvy Lombard Street, luxurious Union Square or, gasp, the Golden Gate Bridge? But once upon a time, these now-iconic landmarks were in their infant stages. Take a crazy look back at some postcard views before they were famous.

Thousands of tourists flock to Fisherman's Wharf every year. However from 1856 to 1897, the Cobweb Palace saloon and restaurant was the destination. It stodd at Meigg's Wharf, about 200 feet from present-day Fisherman's Wharf. (via San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library)