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Hobart and Telephone buildings, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Hobart and Telephone buildings, San Francisco, CA, USA
Hobart and Telephone buildings, San Francisco, California, USA, completed in 1914 and 1925 respectively, after the earthquake and fire of 1906. Date: circa 1930
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This photograph, taken circa 1930, showcases the striking contrast between the Hobart Building and the Telephone Building in the heart of San Francisco, California, USA. Both structures were completed in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and fire of 1906, which leveled much of the city. The Hobart Building, located on the left side of the image, was completed in 1914 and stands at a modest height of 12 stories. Its Beaux-Arts design, with its ornate facade and grand arched entrance, reflects the optimistic spirit of the post-earthquake era. The building's name is a nod to its original owner, David Hobart, a prominent San Francisco businessman. On the right side of the photograph, the Telephone Building rises majestically, a symbol of the city's modernity and resilience. Completed in 1925, it is a towering Art Deco skyscraper, boasting 31 stories and a sleek, streamlined appearance. The building's distinctive stepped-back design, with its setbacks at every fifth floor, was a pioneering innovation in American skyscraper architecture. The photograph captures the essence of San Francisco in the 1930s, a city rebuilding and reinventing itself after the devastation of the earthquake and fire. The Hobart and Telephone Buildings stand as testaments to the city's rich architectural history and its unwavering determination to rise from the ashes.
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