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Hotel Whitcomb

January 1, 1945

Viewed south from Market and 8th St. Originally built as San Francisco's temporary City Hall and served as such from 1912 to 1915. Then became Hotel Whitcomb.

Location

1193 Market St, 94102

South of Market

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: November 17, 2020
Contributor: Courtesy of Molly Blaisdell

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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