National Register of Historic Places

Matson Building and Annex

San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
Listed
November 29, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95001384

About this property

The Matson Building is a historic office building located at 215 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The building was constructed in 1922–1924 to serve as the headquarters of the Matson Navigation Company, then the largest shipping and transportation company between the West Coast and Hawaii. In addition, the building held mainland offices for three of Hawaii's Big Five corporations and multiple smaller Hawaiian firms, making it a prominent fixture in San Francisco–Hawaii commerce. Architects Bliss & Faville designed the Renaissance Revival building. The sixteen-story building is divided into three sections; the lower and upper sections feature extensive ornamentation, giving the building a column-like appearance. The outside of the building is clad in terra cotta, which is also used for the building's decorative elements. In 1945–1947, a matching annex was placed on the building to provide more space for Matson's offices. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1995.

Location

215 Market St.
San Francisco, San Francisco County, California
37.79261, -122.39629

Categories

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Sources

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When was Matson Building and Annex listed on the National Register?

Matson Building and Annex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Matson Building and Annex?

Matson Building and Annex is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Matson Building and Annex?

The period of significance for Matson Building and Annex is recorded as the industrial era.

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