Symon Bros., San Francisco, CA
A metal drain cover on a San Francisco, California, by the Symon Brothers, 1437-37 Market Street. John B. Symon founded Symon Brothers in 1901. Symon Brothers was originally a drayage company but in the aftermath of 1906 earthquake Symon Brothers became Symon Brothers Wreckers, filling the need to demolish the damaged buildings left behind from the earthquake. From the start Symon Brothers practiced the technique of building de-construction. That is where every part of the building that is salvageable is taken down with care and then sold for re-use.
For 48 years Symon Brothers sold reclaimed building materials in their San Francisco store. Among it many projects were the razing of the Old Bohemian Club, the Johnson Mansion on Nob Hill and the Flood Mansion in Atherton. In 1956 Symon Brothers sold the business to Theodore Brown headed by their young president Robert “Bob” Caldwell. Bob Caldwell carried on the tradition of de-construction after being taught the practice by Symon Brothers long time employee of 24 years, Ray Cereghino. The company changed its name to Bayshore Wreckers.
Symon Bros., San Francisco, CA
A metal drain cover on a San Francisco, California, by the Symon Brothers, 1437-37 Market Street. John B. Symon founded Symon Brothers in 1901. Symon Brothers was originally a drayage company but in the aftermath of 1906 earthquake Symon Brothers became Symon Brothers Wreckers, filling the need to demolish the damaged buildings left behind from the earthquake. From the start Symon Brothers practiced the technique of building de-construction. That is where every part of the building that is salvageable is taken down with care and then sold for re-use.
For 48 years Symon Brothers sold reclaimed building materials in their San Francisco store. Among it many projects were the razing of the Old Bohemian Club, the Johnson Mansion on Nob Hill and the Flood Mansion in Atherton. In 1956 Symon Brothers sold the business to Theodore Brown headed by their young president Robert “Bob” Caldwell. Bob Caldwell carried on the tradition of de-construction after being taught the practice by Symon Brothers long time employee of 24 years, Ray Cereghino. The company changed its name to Bayshore Wreckers.