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Mission & Shaw
View south across Mission to 545 Mission, constructed in 1906-7, the first major commercial loft building constructed in the South of Market after the
1906 Earthquake. Designed by architect Henry A. Schultze for the Greenwood Estate, to house their Pacific Coast Paper Company. Photo taken after facade was modernized in 1950 by Hertzka & Knowles architects. Tenants in 1951: Ken Edwards, Weil-Kalter Co., Leisenring Printing Co., Andre Paper Box Co., and Arnell of California. Ets-Hokin & Galvan (electrical contractors) in 551 Mission at right. All buildings in view except 545 Mission have been demolished and Shaw Alley at left has been converted to pedestrian use.(AS)
1951
Financial District
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Drumm near Clay
View southwest across empty lot between Drumm, Davis, Sacramento, and Clay ready for Embarcadero Center II construction. Buildings slated for demolition in foreground including, Linderman's Garage, 222 Sacramento (it had frontages on Davis, Sacramento and Commercial) , and Thomas J. Davis & Son Printers, 222 Davis Street. At far left, 100 California (Bethlehem Steel Building), rear and north side of Schroeder's German Restaurant. In background, Russ Building, 555 California (Bank of America Building), Embarcadero Center I.
1971
Financial District
