Tag: Julia Morgan
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Murals of the Merchant Exchange Building
465 California Street Financial District Julia Morgan was responsible for the artistic elements, under architect Willis Polk, in the Merchant Exchange Building. Miss Morgan chose William A. Coulter, the leading marine artist of his time to fill the bays between the marble and bronze columns in what is now a bank lobby. William Alexander Coulter,…
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Oriental Home and School of San Francisco’s Chinatown
Chinatown 940 Washington Street, San Francisco I love the architecture that you find in Chinatown. I actually think, more because of the history than the actual styles. This brick building with its’ beautiful tile arched entry is one of my favorites. It is the Gum Moon Womens Residence. It has a nice piece of marble…
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Fairmont Hotel
This is the back of the famous Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, I am walking up California towards Mason. The front of this hotel is famous the world over, but has anyone ever noticed the absolutely beautiful wrought iron on the back? These walkways look down on a quaint little courtyard. The Fairmont is as…