"SING FAT CO., INC, LEADING ORIENTAL BAZAAR, S.W. CORNER CALIFORNIA ST. AND GRANT AVE., CHINATOWN, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL."

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDateca. 1910DescriptionHand-colored, vertical postcard image shows corner view of the four-story, pagoda-roofed Sing Fat Co. Inc. building in San Francisco, listing additional branches at S. Broadway, at 6th St., Los Angeles, Cal, and Broadway at 25th St. in New York City across the bottom. The building was built in 1908 by architects Ross (1890-1957) and Burgren (1874-1951.) Several figures are walking in front of the building, with an automobile visible at far left and streetcar at far right. Five flags, including two American Flags and two yellow dragon flags, are visible along top of building. Postcard is stamped in red ink with Chinese characters across the bottom. Split-back printed in green ink with "Dragon Trade Mark / REGISTERED" an image of a dragon and several Chinese characters; numbered "9503."NotesDate Built: 1908Information on architects taken from http://www.classicsfproperties.com/Architecture/TP_Ross.htmPhoto Size3.5 x 5.5 in.Photo Format1 postcardHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000013888Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

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Geographic LocationChinatown (San Francisco, Calif.)SubjectStores, retail--California--San FranciscoTime Period1901-1910

Personal Name

ArchitectRoss, Thomas PatersonBurgren, Albert W.

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