Dramatic dome of the Emporium
The Emporium was a glamorous early 20th century shopping arcade in downtown SF. It was designed by Albert Pissis (1852-1914) and opened in 1896. The dome was destroyed in the earthquake/fires of 1906, but was subsequently carefully rebuilt. More recently, "redevelopment" has completely altered the space beneath the dome - but fortunately the dome itself has been preserved.
Dramatic dome of the Emporium
The Emporium was a glamorous early 20th century shopping arcade in downtown SF. It was designed by Albert Pissis (1852-1914) and opened in 1896. The dome was destroyed in the earthquake/fires of 1906, but was subsequently carefully rebuilt. More recently, "redevelopment" has completely altered the space beneath the dome - but fortunately the dome itself has been preserved.