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Hunter–Dulin Building
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General information
Type Commercial offices
Location 111 Sutter St.,
San Francisco, California
Coordinates 37°47′23″N 122°24′09″W / 37.7898°N 122.4025°W / 37.7898; -122.4025
Construction started 1925
Completed 1927
Height
Roof 93.88 m (308.0 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 22
Floor area 285,093 sq ft (26,486.0 m2)
Design and construction
Architect Schultze & Weaver
Garcia/Wagner & Associates
Structural engineer H. J. Brunnier
Hunter–Dulin Building
Area less than one acre
Architectural style Late Gothic Revival, French Renaissance Revival
NRHP reference No. 97000348
Added to NRHP April 17, 1997

The Hunter–Dulin Building is a cool old office building in San Francisco, California. It's also known as the California Commercial Wool Building or simply 111 Sutter Street. You can find it at 111 Sutter Street in the city's busy Financial District.

Hunter–Dulin Building: A Historic Skyscraper

This impressive building stands 25 stories tall, reaching about 94 meters (308 feet) into the sky. It was finished in 1927, making it a true landmark from nearly a century ago!

Building History and Design

The Hunter–Dulin Building was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 17, 1997. This means it's recognized as an important historical site. Between 1999 and 2001, the building got a full makeover. It was carefully restored and updated to keep its classic look while adding modern features.

Famous Connections and Stories

Did you know this building has some famous connections? From 1927 to 1942, it was the main office for the National Broadcasting Company on the West Coast. Imagine, the 21st floor held the executive offices, and the 22nd floor was where their studios were!

The building also has a fun link to a famous book. In Dashiell Hammett's 1930 detective novel, "The Maltese Falcon," the fictional detective agency "Spade & Archer" was located at 111 Sutter Street. The main character, Sam Spade, even had his office on the 5th floor!

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