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by Tamar Love Grande
Published 2003 on CitySearch.com
Proudly referred to as the "Crown Jewel" of San
Francisco
A Brief History
Designed in 1915 by architect
Arthur Brown, this French Renaissance-style Beaux Arts
landmark is considered by many to be San Francisco's most
beautiful structure. The 24-carat gilded dome soars 306 feet
above the newly refurbished building, reopened in January
1999. Internal highlights include birdcage elevators, crystal
chandeliers, oak paneling and skylights, all of which have
survived 3 fires and a major earthquake.
City Hall
Belongs to You
In addition to housing local government
offices, City Hall is a building you can actually use. At the
City Payment Center, you can buy transit passes, process your
passport, pay your water bill, take care of business and
property taxes, get a license and register to vote. You can
also rent various rooms for posh events such as weddings,
parties and galas.
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