Contains 290 photos
In front of Exempt Fire House on Brenham Place (Walter U. Lum) [Engine No. 49, First Fire Engine used in San Francisco ... Brought around Cape Horn to SF in the year 1849. FB-3] Hand operated pumper engine [F810 FD-003] (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346) Source is illustration from 'The Exempt Firemen of San Francisco; their unique and gallant record', 1900, P. 6. "Cal. Photo. Eng. Co." has been written over at lower left corner.
Chinatown
Men in bowler hats posing with steam fire engine. [Old 12 Engine on Mission Street No. 2 Gorter; 3 Reilley; 4. Girot; 5 Sullivan, of 1 Hose, 6. Ex. Chief Dennis T. Sullivan FD-17] [F810 FD-017] (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346)
Islais Creek, View northeasterly near Alemany at Crescent. The house on the hill at the left edge of the photo was on the west side of Putnam between Ogden and Tompkins. The barn was in the southern-most corner of the Alemany Farmer's Market. Both the house and the barn are clearly visible in photo wnp36.00335.jpg (1913). The University Mound aqueduct was built in the late 1800's, but is being updated here in 1900. Pier and pile driver, undeveloped part of Bernal Heights with barn behind. Later views will show the Ocean Shore Railroad trestle through this view. [274-D]
Bernal Heights
Elevated view north to construction on Merchandise Mart Annex, 9th Street between Market and Jessie. F. Thomas Parisian Dyeing & Cleaning Works on left, in building which has since been demolished. Civic Auditorium and City Hall in background. On Market Street in distance, 76 gas station with large sign on tower, Chase Hotel (built 1907), SF Radio store. [Furniture Mart Annex - Cahill]
South of Market
Elevated view northwest across intersection toward construction of 320 California. At left, Bank of California and Alaska Commercial Buildings, at right rear of Federal Reserve Bank Building, Newhall Building. [320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
Elevated view northwest across intersection toward construction of 320 California. At left, Bank of California and Alaska Commercial Buildings, at right rear of Federal Reserve Bank Building, Newhall Building.[320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
Construction of 320 California, view east across construction site (in early stages) toward the Newhall Building across Battery. [320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
Construction of 320 California, view east across construction site (in early stages) toward the Newhall Building across Battery. [320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
View southwest across early construction of 320 California, spectators watching behind railing on California Street. Robert Dollar Building (with 1919 annex, later demolished) across California. Newhall Building at far left. [320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
Construction of 320 California, view northeast to pile driving operation and buildings on east side of Battery St. [320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
Elevated view northwest across intersection toward late stages of construction of 320 California. At left Alaska Commercial Buildings at right rear of Federal Reserve Bank Building. [320 Calif St - Cahill]
Financial District
Elevated view east to PG&E addition construction. PG&E and Matson construction projects were going on simultaneously. Now the site of the 77 Beale Street tower. Southern Pacific Building in background. [ Annex Market & Main - Cahill]
Financial District
Elevated view west across Main St. to PG&E and Matson Lines construction projects, going on simultaneously. [Matson Annex Market & Main - Cahill]
South of Market
Elevated view west across Main St. to PG&E and Matson Line construction projects, going on simultaneously. [Matson Annex Market & Main - Cahill]
South of Market
Large white Victorian is 956 South Van Ness. West side of South Van Ness between 20th and 21st. Built 1870 (estimated) Construction for church parking lot
Mission