Elevated view northeast from Washington and Franklin Streets. At corner, newly-built residence of Livingston L. Baker (1827-1892) a founder of Baker & Hamilton, pioneer hardware and farm implement firm, built in 1883 and demolished in 1923. Queen Anne Victorian under construction in background right, northeast corner of Washington and Van Ness, was built for John F. Merrill and was completed in 1885. It was heavily damaged by fire in June, 1905 and was completely destroyed in April, 1906. In background center, Russian Hill. Address of L.L. Baker home was 1822 Washington, later 1882 Washington. Address of John F. Merrill home was 1732 Washington. Notably absent in the photo is the Charles Holbrook residence at the northwest corner of Washington and Van Ness, completed in 1885.