Matson Building

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215 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105

The Matson Building, located in San Francisco, California, is a historic skyscraper that was built in 1923 and expanded in 1947 and 1958. Designed by Bliss Faville, it is a prime example of the Chicago School architectural style and stands as a prominent feature of San Francisco's downtown area.

Originally serving as the headquarters for the Matson Navigation Company, a renowned freight and passenger carrier between the West Coast and Hawaii, the Matson Building symbolizes the company's prosperous years. With its distinctive terra cotta detailing and custom ornamental features, the building reflects the grandeur and significance of Matson's luxury liners and its vital role during World War II as a major transportation hub for essential materials and troop ships.

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Old and Downtown
1/3/2024

We were out walking around quiet downtown on a holiday and my husband reminded me that he used to wo...

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Big old building
10/5/2023

The Matson Building sits near the bay on market street . It’s a massive old building with an interes...

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