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San Francisco City Hall

John Canning & Co. used traditional gold leaf and gilding methods and materials on San Francisco's City Hall.

 
San Francisco City Hall

BUILDING FACTS

Location: San Francisco, CA
Built: 1915
Architect: Arthur Brown, Jr.
Style: Beaux Arts
Status: National Historic Landmark

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SF City Hall Dome
John Canning San Francisco City Hall Restoration
 
 

The San Francisco City Hall dome is the tallest dome in the US at 361 feet. 

John Canning & Co. used traditional gold leaf and gilding methods and materials on San Francisco's City Hall.

John Canning & Co. worked under extreme weather conditions and a difficult working environment.


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