Our March program—a tour of the historic Old Mint—was rich in history, wonder and excitement. They do NOT build 'em like that anymore! Surrounded by rubble after the 1906 earthquake (see the Emporium below), the Old Mint stood unfazed, surviving not only the quake but the devastating fire that followed.
Built in 1874, and one of only five buildings in San Francisco to be designated a National Historic Landmark, the renovated mint will be open to the public by 2011. For more information about the San Francisco Mint Project, visit www.themintproject.org.
Special thanks to Jeanne Beaudet for her superb historical commentary and to Art Ferretti, Facilities Manager for the San Francisco Museum & Historical Society and the Mint Project, for his fascinating insights into this historic architectural treasure.
Stay tuned! We plan to re-visit the Old Mint after construction starts for a progress tour.
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