Doelger Building, Art Deco office building in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, United States.
The Doelger Building is an Art Deco office structure in Inner Sunset featuring stepped geometric patterns that cover its facade with visual rhythm. A prominent vertical blade once displayed glowing letters advertising the company name.
The building was constructed in 1932 as a single-story structure for developer Henry Doelger. It underwent expansions that added height and a Streamline Moderne wing in the following decade.
The building marks the role of private developers in shaping residential expansion across San Francisco. It operated as headquarters for a company that built entire neighborhoods of affordable homes, influencing how the city grew outward.
The building sits in an accessible neighborhood and can be viewed from the street with ease. The area is pedestrian-friendly, making it straightforward to see the facade details up close.
The building was designed by architect Charles Clausen and cost remarkably little to construct in its original form. This economy of construction stands in sharp contrast to its carefully crafted Art Deco design elements.
Inception: 1932
Architectural style: Art Deco
GPS coordinates: 37.76242,-122.46568
Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02
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