Flood Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids James C. Flood Building |
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Flood Building in 2017
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| Alternative names | James L. Flood Building 870 Market Street |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices Retail space |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| Location | 870 Market Street San Francisco, California |
| Coordinates | 37°47′06″N 122°24′27″W / 37.7849°N 122.4074°W |
| Completed | 1904 |
| Cost | US$1.5 million |
| Owner | The James C. Flood Family Mary E Stebbins Trust |
| Management | Wilson Meany Sullivan |
| Technical details | |
| Structural system | Steel frame |
| Floor count | 12 |
| Floor area | 293,000 sq ft (27,200 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Albert Pissis |
| Developer | James L. Flood |
| Designated: | 1982 |
| Reference #: | 154 |
The Flood Building is a tall, historic building in San Francisco, California. It has 12 stories and is located at 870 Market Street. This building was finished in 1904. A famous architect named Albert Pissis designed it.
The Flood Building stands proudly next to the Powell Street cable car turntable. It is also near Hallidie Plaza and the Powell Street BART Station. What makes it special is that it was one of the few buildings to survive the big 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
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Building History
The land where the Flood Building stands used to have a hotel and theater. This old building was called Baldwin's Hotel and Theatre. Sadly, it was destroyed by a fire in 1898.
Later, a man named James L. Flood bought the land. He decided to build a new structure there. He built the Flood Building to honor his father, James Clair Flood. His father was a very rich man from the Comstock Lode mining boom. The Flood family still owned the building in 2003.
Architectural Style
The Flood Building is known for its beautiful design. It is built in the Beaux-Arts style. This style often features grand, fancy details.
A writer named John King praised the building's look. He said it has a rounded front that stands out on the corner. He also noted its detailed sandstone walls and deep windows. The building has just enough decoration to look lively, not messy.
Famous Tenants
Over the years, many different businesses have had offices or stores in the Flood Building.
Early Tenants
After the 1906 earthquake, the Southern Pacific Railroad moved its main office here. They stayed from 1907 until 1917. Then, they moved to their own building.
The F. W. Woolworth Company had a very large store in the building. It covered the basement, first, and second floors. For a long time, it was the biggest Woolworth's store in the entire chain. It closed in 1996.
Modern Stores
Today, the Flood Building is home to several popular stores. These include flagship stores for retailers like Gap, Urban Outfitters, and Anthropologie. A flagship store is usually the biggest or most important store for a brand.
Detective Agency Office
The Pinkerton Detective Agency also had an office in the building. It was in Room 314. A famous author named Dashiell Hammett worked there. He wrote many popular detective novels.
