"Union Square Brilliance" ~ A view down vibrant Maiden Lane reveals posh retailers and luxury hotels with a bronze sculpture of the Goddess of Victory reigning over Union Square Park. The 90-foot monument was erected in 1903 to commemorate a Naval victory in the Spanish American War. It was one of the few structures in the area to survive the earthquake of 1906, after which Union Square was rebuilt and transformed into a shopping district.
"Escape into the Shadows" ~ Shadows of a fire escape decorate the façade of a hotel in the Union Square area of San Francisco.
"The Hobart Building" ~ Designed by architect Willis Polk, the Hobart Building is a popular historic landmark in San Francisco. The exterior is a prime example of neoclassical architecture and is composed of sculpted terra cotta. The Hobart Building is surrounded by modern skyscrapers, providing one example of many where modern buildings blend harmoniously into this cityscape filled with historic architecture.
