Old San Francisco Mint, National Historic Landmark in South of Market, San Francisco, United States.
The three-story Neoclassical building contains 90,000 square feet of space constructed with brick, concrete, and iron materials throughout its structure.
During the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, this mint protected 300 million dollars in gold reserves, representing one-third of the national total.
The structure illustrates the economic power of 19th-century California through its grand architecture and former role in producing gold and silver coins.
While the building remains closed to regular public access, it now functions as an entertainment center and wedding venue in downtown San Francisco.
The building features an enclosed courtyard with a well that contributed to its survival during the devastating 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1874
Architects: Alfred B. Mullett
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Floors below the ground: 1
Made from material: brick, concrete, wrought iron, cast iron
Address: 88 5th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 94103
GPS coordinates: 37.78340,-122.40710
Latest update: May 17, 2025 04:41
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