Hallidie Building
historic place
Welcome to the Hallidie Building in San Francisco, California. This historic place, located in San Francisco County, opened in 1918. It was designed by architect Willis Polk and named in honor of Andrew Hallidie, who was known for his work with San Francisco's cable car system. The building was originally an investment for the University of California. The Hallidie Building is notable for its glass facade, which was among the first high-rise glass curtain walls in the United States. Its design includes symmetrical fire escapes and ornate ironwork. This building is recognized as San Francisco Landmark Number 37 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 19, 1971. A two-year restoration of the building was completed in April 2013. The Hallidie Building showcases an important early application of glass curtain wall construction in American architecture.