Willis Polk scrapbooks, 1908-1924.

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Willis Polk scrapbooks, 1908-1924.

Five volumes of scrapbooks containing newspaper clippings documenting the reconstruction of San Francisco, Calif. after the 1906 earthquake and fire, and subsequent city and architectural development. Commercial and public buildings represented include: the Civic Center, the Hobart Building, the Hallidie Building, and others. Includes three folders of miscellaneous clippings and photocopies of articles.

5 v. (3.5 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6714558

California historical society

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Polk, Willis, 1867-1924

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San Francisco architect. From the description of Willis Polk scrapbooks, 1908-1924. (California Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 122443996 From the description of Willis Polk scrapbooks, 1908-1924 [microform]. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 227512039 Architect Willis Polk designed numerous commercial buildings in San Francisco and large residential estates throughout the Bay Area. He headed Chicago architect Daniel Burnham's San Fr...