Buildings

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BUILDINGS — Architectural variety
Old and new architecture mingle gracefully in San Francisco. The Sentinel (green) building was erected in the early 20th century, while the landmark Transamerica Pyramid appeared in 1972.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — Coit Tower
San Francisco’s famous Coit Tower looms over Telegraph Hill.
SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata.

BUILDINGS — Coit Tower with house tops
Coit Tower, erected in 1933, is the legacy of Lillie Hitchcock Coit who left $125,000 to San Francisco "for the purpose of adding beauty to the city I have always loved." It crowns Telegraph Hill.
SFCVB photo.

BUILDINGS — Conservatory of Flowers
Lavender agapanthuses complement Golden Gate Park's glorious Victorian vase, the Conservatory of Flowers. "The oldest public growing house in California" was shipped 'round the Horn from London to San Francisco in 1875.
SFCVB photo by Carol Simowitz.

BUILDINGS — Conservatory with yellow flowers
The oldest structure in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is the Conservatory of Flowers. An import from England, this glorious glass confection was completed in 1879 and is considered the Bay Area's most outstanding example of Victorian architecture.
SFCVB photo by Mike Yuschenkoff.

BUILDINGS — Holy Virgin Cathedral
The Holy Virgin Cathedral is a beloved landmark of traditional design and culture. It is located in the Richmond District.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

BUILDINGS — Palace of Fine Arts at night
The Palace of Fine Arts, Bernard Maybeck’s majestic caprice, was erected in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition.
SFCVB photo by Jerry Lee Hayes.

BUILDINGS — Palace of Fine Arts
The Palace of Fine Arts, an interpretation of classical ruins, is the last remaining building of the Panama-Pacific Exhibition of 1915.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

BUILDINGS — Palace of Fine Arts
The Palace of Fine Arts is the only remaining structure of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — Japanese Tea Garden
The oldest Japanese park in the United States is in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The cherry blossoms bloom in late March and April, attracting both visitors and local residents.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

BUILDINGS — Japanese Tea Garden
The 3.5 acre Japanese Tea Garden opened in 1894. Filled with koi-filled pools, streams, bridges, a pagoda, an 18th century bronze Buddha, and torii gates, this is a beautiful hideaway in San Francisco.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

BUILDINGS — Mission Dolores
Established in 1776, Mission Dolores is the oldest building in San Francisco. Moorish, Mission and Corinthian styles combine in the church. Many pioneers are buried in the adjacent cemetery.
SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata.

BUILDINGS — Mission Dolores
Mission Dolores was the sixth of 21 missions built by Franciscan priests. Mission Dolores has survived four major earthquakes and is one of only two missions that have not been rebuilt.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

BUILDINGS — Transamerica Pyramid
The Transamerica building is one of the tallest buildings in San Francisco with 48 stories.
SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.

BUILDINGS — Transamerica Pyramid and Flatiron
The Transamerica building was completed in 1972 and quickly became a San Francisco landmark.
SFCVB photo by Bruce Kliewe.

BUILDINGS — Tai Chi at Washington Square
A multicultural group practices the art of tai chi in the peaceful surroundings of Washington Square. The magnificent Saints Peter and Paul Church, just off the square, stands in the background.
SFCVB photo by Mark Downey.

BUILDINGS — City Hall
San Francisco's City Hall is considered one of the finest examples of French
Renaissance architecture in America. This gem was designed by Arthur Brown,
Jr. (who also designed Coit Tower and the City's Opera House) and originally
opened in 1915. After suffering structural damage in the 1989 earthquake,
City Hall was closed in 1995, painstakingly renovated and reopened in 1999.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — Flag in front of City Hall
The rainbow flag, symbol of the gay community, is one of many flags proudly flown at San Francisco's City Hall.
SFCVB photo.

BUILDINGS — Zeum
San Francisco's Zeum is a hands-on arts and technology studio where young people can create their own audio, video and animation projects.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — AT&T Park Aerial
More than 40,800 spectators fill San Francisco’s AT&T Park, home of the Giants baseball team. The portion of the bay off right field is named McCovey Cove after Giants great Willie McCovey.
SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker

BUILDINGS — AT&T Park
San Francisco’s AT&T Park is called “The Miracle on Third Street" because it is the first privately-funded baseball park to open in the United States in 40 years. On opening day, April 11, 2000, a capacity crowd of 40,800 spectators cheered the home team — the San Francisco Giants — as well as the completion of the city’s newest landmark.
SFCVB photo by Doug Peebles.

BUILDINGS — Park and Bay Bridge
San Francisco’s SBC Park is located on the waterfront, with the Embarcadero and Bay Bridge nearby.
SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker.

BUILDINGS — Castro Theater in daytime
Castro Street, San Francisco’s famous gay district, contains one of the renowned historical theatres in the City. Here, tourists gather under the marquee of the legendary theatre.
SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.

BUILDINGS — Castro Theater marquee
The Castro Theater is home to several film festivals in San Francisco.
SFCVB photo.

BUILDINGS — The Castro Theater at night
The Castro Theater is an enduring landmark in San Francisco's Castro district.
SFCVB photo.

BUILDINGS — Legion of Honor
San Francisco’s Legion of Honor displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting. Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a beautiful Beaux-Arts building located in Lincoln Park.
SFCVB photo by Jerry Lee Hayes.

BUILDINGS — The snack bar at Metreon
The snack bar inside the Loews Theaters Metreon pays tribute to great films made in San Franciso.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — SFMOMA
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, or SFMOMA, has been a landmark of the South of Market, or SoMa, district since it opened in 1995. Designed by noted architect Mario Botte, it houses one of the most eclectic art collections in the world.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — Moscone West
Moscone West, part of San Francisco’s Moscone Center, overlooks the corner of Fourth and Mission streets, adjacent to Moscone North and South.
SFCVB photo by J. Louie.

BUILDINGS — Moscone West
Moscone West, the expansion to San Francisco’s Moscone Center, adds 300,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, including lobbies on three levels that can be used as pre-function space.
SFCVB photo by J. Louie.

BUILDINGS — From "Yerba Buena" to San Francisco
San Francisco began as “Yerba Buena,” a small village of 812 people in 1848. By 1890, the population had swelled to 149,473 residents. At the start of the 21st century, San Francisco’s population stood at 789,600. Looking west towards the Pacific Ocean, the Transamerica Pyramid is at right and the Bank of America building is at left.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — The Mechanics Monument on Market Street
The bronze Mechanics Monument on San Francisco’s Market Street was created by Douglas Tilden in 1901 and was a gift to the city by James Mervyn Donahue, founder of San Francisco’s first iron foundry, street railway and gas company.
SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.

BUILDINGS — Chinatown Gate
A 1969 gift from the Republic of China, the dragon-crested gate at Grant Avenue and Bush Street is the front door to San Francisco's colorful, clangorous Chinatown.
SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.

BUILDINGS — Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens is an urban oasis located south of Market St.
SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

Categories / Buildings Buildings Click on an image to see details and a link to the Hi Resolution image.
	BUILDINGS — Architectural variety Old and new architecture mingle gracefully in San Francisco. The Sentinel (green) building was erected in the early 20th century, while the landmark Transamerica Pyramid appeared in 1972. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — Coit Tower San Francisco’s famous Coit Tower looms over Telegraph Hill. SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata.
	BUILDINGS — Coit Tower with house tops Coit Tower, erected in 1933, is the legacy of Lillie Hitchcock Coit who left $125,000 to San Francisco "for the purpose of adding beauty to the city I have always loved." It crowns Telegraph Hill. SFCVB photo.
	BUILDINGS — Conservatory of Flowers Lavender agapanthuses complement Golden Gate Park's glorious Victorian vase, the Conservatory of Flowers. "The oldest public growing house in California" was shipped 'round the Horn from London to San Francisco in 1875. SFCVB photo by Carol Simowitz.
	BUILDINGS — Conservatory with yellow flowers The oldest structure in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park is the Conservatory of Flowers. An import from England, this glorious glass confection was completed in 1879 and is considered the Bay Area's most outstanding example of Victorian architecture. SFCVB photo by Mike Yuschenkoff.
	BUILDINGS — Holy Virgin Cathedral The Holy Virgin Cathedral is a beloved landmark of traditional design and culture. It is located in the Richmond District. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	BUILDINGS — Palace of Fine Arts at night The Palace of Fine Arts, Bernard Maybeck’s majestic caprice, was erected in 1915 for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. SFCVB photo by Jerry Lee Hayes.
	BUILDINGS — Palace of Fine Arts The Palace of Fine Arts, an interpretation of classical ruins, is the last remaining building of the Panama-Pacific Exhibition of 1915. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	BUILDINGS — Palace of Fine Arts The Palace of Fine Arts is the only remaining structure of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — Japanese Tea Garden The oldest Japanese park in the United States is in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The cherry blossoms bloom in late March and April, attracting both visitors and local residents. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	BUILDINGS — Japanese Tea Garden The 3.5 acre Japanese Tea Garden opened in 1894. Filled with koi-filled pools, streams, bridges, a pagoda, an 18th century bronze Buddha, and torii gates, this is a beautiful hideaway in San Francisco. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	BUILDINGS — Mission Dolores Established in 1776, Mission Dolores is the oldest building in San Francisco. Moorish, Mission and Corinthian styles combine in the church. Many pioneers are buried in the adjacent cemetery. SFCVB photo by Mami Miyata.
	BUILDINGS — Mission Dolores Mission Dolores was the sixth of 21 missions built by Franciscan priests. Mission Dolores has survived four major earthquakes and is one of only two missions that have not been rebuilt. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	BUILDINGS — Transamerica Pyramid The Transamerica building is one of the tallest buildings in San Francisco with 48 stories. SFCVB photo by Phillip H. Coblentz.
	BUILDINGS — Transamerica Pyramid and Flatiron The Transamerica building was completed in 1972 and quickly became a San Francisco landmark. SFCVB photo by Bruce Kliewe.
	BUILDINGS — Tai Chi at Washington Square A multicultural group practices the art of tai chi in the peaceful surroundings of Washington Square. The magnificent Saints Peter and Paul Church, just off the square, stands in the background. SFCVB photo by Mark Downey.
	BUILDINGS — City Hall San Francisco's City Hall is considered one of the finest examples of French Renaissance architecture in America. This gem was designed by Arthur Brown, Jr. (who also designed Coit Tower and the City's Opera House) and originally opened in 1915. After suffering structural damage in the 1989 earthquake, City Hall was closed in 1995, painstakingly renovated and reopened in 1999. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — Flag in front of City Hall The rainbow flag, symbol of the gay community, is one of many flags proudly flown at San Francisco's City Hall. SFCVB photo.
	BUILDINGS — Zeum San Francisco's Zeum is a hands-on arts and technology studio where young people can create their own audio, video and animation projects. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — AT&T Park Aerial More than 40,800 spectators fill San Francisco’s AT&T Park, home of the Giants baseball team. The portion of the bay off right field is named McCovey Cove after Giants great Willie McCovey. SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker
	BUILDINGS — AT&T Park San Francisco’s AT&T Park is called “The Miracle on Third Street" because it is the first privately-funded baseball park to open in the United States in 40 years. On opening day, April 11, 2000, a capacity crowd of 40,800 spectators cheered the home team — the San Francisco Giants — as well as the completion of the city’s newest landmark. SFCVB photo by Doug Peebles.
	BUILDINGS — Park and Bay Bridge San Francisco’s SBC Park is located on the waterfront, with the Embarcadero and Bay Bridge nearby. SFCVB photo by Bob Ecker.
	BUILDINGS — Castro Theater in daytime Castro Street, San Francisco’s famous gay district, contains one of the renowned historical theatres in the City. Here, tourists gather under the marquee of the legendary theatre. SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.
	BUILDINGS — Castro Theater marquee The Castro Theater is home to several film festivals in San Francisco. SFCVB photo.
	BUILDINGS — The Castro Theater at night The Castro Theater is an enduring landmark in San Francisco's Castro district. SFCVB photo.
	BUILDINGS — Legion of Honor San Francisco’s Legion of Honor displays an impressive collection of 4,000 years of ancient and European art in an unforgettable setting. Built to commemorate Californian soldiers who died in World War I, the Legion of Honor is a beautiful Beaux-Arts building located in Lincoln Park. SFCVB photo by Jerry Lee Hayes.
	BUILDINGS — The snack bar at Metreon The snack bar inside the Loews Theaters Metreon pays tribute to great films made in San Franciso. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — SFMOMA The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, or SFMOMA, has been a landmark of the South of Market, or SoMa, district since it opened in 1995. Designed by noted architect Mario Botte, it houses one of the most eclectic art collections in the world. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — Moscone West Moscone West, part of San Francisco’s Moscone Center, overlooks the corner of Fourth and Mission streets, adjacent to Moscone North and South. SFCVB photo by J. Louie.
	BUILDINGS — Moscone West Moscone West, the expansion to San Francisco’s Moscone Center, adds 300,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, including lobbies on three levels that can be used as pre-function space. SFCVB photo by J. Louie.
	BUILDINGS — From "Yerba Buena" to San Francisco San Francisco began as “Yerba Buena,” a small village of 812 people in 1848. By 1890, the population had swelled to 149,473 residents. At the start of the 21st century, San Francisco’s population stood at 789,600. Looking west towards the Pacific Ocean, the Transamerica Pyramid is at right and the Bank of America building is at left. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — The Mechanics Monument on Market Street The bronze Mechanics Monument on San Francisco’s Market Street was created by Douglas Tilden in 1901 and was a gift to the city by James Mervyn Donahue, founder of San Francisco’s first iron foundry, street railway and gas company. SFCVB photo by Tom Bross.
	BUILDINGS — Chinatown Gate A 1969 gift from the Republic of China, the dragon-crested gate at Grant Avenue and Bush Street is the front door to San Francisco's colorful, clangorous Chinatown. SFCVB photo by Kerrick James.
	BUILDINGS — Yerba Buena Gardens Yerba Buena Gardens is an urban oasis located south of Market St. SFCVB photo by Jack Hollingsworth.

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