Architecture Spotlight: Jackson Brewery
There have been over 79 breweries in San Francisco’s history, most of them either lost to the 1906 earthquake
Architecture Spotlight: Chutes in The Haight
Long before The Haight was known for Jimi Hendrix, White Rabbit and the Summer of Love, it was the go-
Architectural Spotlight: Woodward’s Garden
On January 19, 1873, 12,000 people showed up at Woodward’s Garden in the Mission District to watch Frenchman
Architecture Spotlight: Sutro Heights Park
Adolph Sutro (1830-1898) was one of San Francisco’s most beloved mayors and esteemed citizens. Originally from Prussia, he
Architecture Spotlight: The Beach Chalet
Designed by architect Willis Polk, the Beach Chalet has served as a gathering spot on Ocean Beach for most of
Architecture Spotlight: The Adam Grant Building
The garland faà§ade, as well as the coffered entryway, were removed in the 1960s. Over the course of its
Architecture Spotlight: The Humboldt Bank Building
When the 1906 earthquake struck, construction of the Humboldt Bank Building was already underway. The building was completely destroyed, and
Tap This: Celebrating Hinamatsuri
Untapped San Francisco writer Cindy Casey celebrates Hani Matsuri and all-things Japanese in this week’s Tap This. What
Architecture Spotlight: The Granite Lady
The United States Mint in San Francisco, affectionately known as the Granite Lady, stands today as a result of the
Architecture Spotlight: Levi’s Plaza, An Urban Version of the “Sierras”
In 1982, the Haas family (heirs to Levi Strauss) were looking to build a new corporate campus for the Levi
Architecture Spotlight: Classical Elegance with a French Twist
111 Sutter Street, or the Hunter Dulin Building, is a terra-cotta clad building modeled on a French château. This
Architecture Spotlight: Art Deco’s Mayan Revival
450 Sutter Street is San Francisco’s monument to the Mayan Revival branch of Art Deco. Art Deco draws on