The Jukebox
Viewed from the Steve Silverton Beach Blanket Babylon Gallery Terrace at SFMOMA.
The San Francisco Marriott Marquis opened on October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Due in part to its new, seismically sound construction, the giant 1,500-room, 39-story hotel suffered only one broken window. In the days that followed, the hotel opened up its rooms and ballrooms to welcome refugees from other nearby hotels that suffered more damage and were deemed unsafe.
Frequently called the "Jukebox" it has become a widely recognized part of San Francisco's skyline.
Thanks for stopping by!
© Melissa Post 2025
The Jukebox
Viewed from the Steve Silverton Beach Blanket Babylon Gallery Terrace at SFMOMA.
The San Francisco Marriott Marquis opened on October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake. Due in part to its new, seismically sound construction, the giant 1,500-room, 39-story hotel suffered only one broken window. In the days that followed, the hotel opened up its rooms and ballrooms to welcome refugees from other nearby hotels that suffered more damage and were deemed unsafe.
Frequently called the "Jukebox" it has become a widely recognized part of San Francisco's skyline.
Thanks for stopping by!
© Melissa Post 2025