Financial District in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Orient Building
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
1. “The Orient Building” Marker
Originally
“The Orient Building”
Constructed 1912
Architect: George Applegarth
A Category 1
Historic Landmark
Erected by New Urban Properties.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 37° 47.532′ N, 122° 24.084′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Pine Street near Liedesdorff Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 Pine Street, San Francisco CA 94104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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, in 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: William Alexander Leidesdorff (a few steps from this marker); The Old Chamber of Commerce Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of California (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First California State Fair (about 400 feet away); Union Bank Building (about 500 feet away); Crown Zellerbach Building (about 500 feet away); William Ingraham Kip (about 500 feet away); Wells, Fargo & Co. (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
2. “The Orient Building” Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, April 8, 2014
3. The Orient Building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 18, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 18, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
