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Churchotel: 1930

Submitted by Dave on Tue, 09/12/2023 - 12:05pm.
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San Francisco circa 1930. "William Taylor Hotel, McAllister and Leavenworth streets." This 28-story agglomeration of Gothic Revival, Art Deco and Art Moderne styles housed a "superchurch" -- Temple Methodist Episcopal, and was named in honor of the street preacher who formed the city's first Methodist congregation. Gelatin silver print. View full size.

San Francisco circa 1930. "William Taylor Hotel, McAllister and Leavenworth streets." This 28-story agglomeration of Gothic Revival, Art Deco and Art Moderne styles housed a "superchurch" -- Temple Methodist Episcopal, and was named in honor of the street preacher who formed the city's first Methodist congregation. Gelatin silver print. View full size.

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