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View from Maiden Lane Jan 1907

Elevated view northeast to intersection of Post and Grant showing considerable reconstruction after 1906 earthquake and fire. Shreve Building (originally opened 1905, William Curlett architect) on left. In center distance, Merchants Exchange Building is still under repair. At right, work is underway on the ruins of the W.&J. Sloane Building, which had housed the home furnishings store of that name since it opened in 1900 (Tharp & Holmes architects). Following the 1906 catastrophe, it was demolished to its steel frame and rebuilt as the Jewelers Building (150 Post, Lewis Hobart architect, opened 1908 and remains standing in 2021) (AS)[4267 Shreve Building Jan 1907] (Bernal History Project / Helen Sjornberg 1906 photos)
Photographer Unknown (Helen Sjoberg Collection / Courtesy of Vicky Walker, Bernal History Project)

View from Maiden Lane View from Maiden Lane

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