Union Square in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Native Sons Building
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 10, 2014
1. Native Sons Building Marker
Rededicated on the 100th anniversary Sept. 16, 2012 in memory of those who had the foresight to construct this building.
Directors 1912
Joseph Ursino Peter Samardizch Robert Fletcher Philip D. Wong Robert Santos Joe Rinaldi Dennis Davidson Jere J. Driscoll Dennis McLaughlin Herman Scholz Harry Smith Anthony Marotto Ed Ness
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Originally erected 1896 – Destroyed by fire after the 1906 Earthquake – Rebuilt 1912 – Dedicated by S.F. Hall Association 9-15-1912
It stands here as a tribute to those who contributed to the discovery, civilization, and glory of California and to the Native Sons of the Golden West who through its precepts of friendship, loyalty, and charity, forever, will keep alive the history and glory of our beloved California.
Rededicated March 11, 1992
by
Thomas W. Perazzo, Grand President, N.S.G.W.
Erected 1992 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1896.
Location. 37° 47.241′ N, 122° 24.59′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Union Square. It is at the intersection of Mason Street and Geary Street, on the right when traveling north on Mason Street. Touch for map. Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 10, 2014
2. Native Sons Building Marker
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Isadora Duncan (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); History of Union Square (about 500 feet away); Marines Memorial Club (about 600 feet away); Sears Fine Food (about 600 feet away); Metropolitan Club (about 700 feet away); Dewey Monument (about 700 feet away); Hotel Winton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mayors of San Francisco (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
Also see . . . Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW), Building #2, San Francisco, CA (1911-1912). PCAD website entry (Submitted on March 14, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, February 10, 2014
3. Native Sons Building
Photographed by James King, April 12, 2014
4. Bas Reliefs Around Doors
Images sculpted by Jo Mora, of famous personages in California history, flank the doors. Each side is crowned with a phoenix, the symbol of San Francisco rising from the ashes of the great fire.
Photographed by James King, April 12, 2014
5. Cornerstones
The original 1895 cornerstone capped by a new one in 1911.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,764 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5. submitted on June 26, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
