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SF had skyscrapers prior to 1920 when this was built. Some of them were damaged in the 1906 earthquake. Perhaps you mean they were mostly associated with NYC,
by stevula 6y ago
SF had skyscrapers prior to 1920 when this was built. Some of them were damaged in the 1906 earthquake. Perhaps you mean they were mostly associated with NYC, Chicago, etc?
- OldHand2018 6y agoYou are right of course. My apologies :)
- ggcdn 6y agoFun fact, because of that earthquake, there is a 160ft height restriction on certain types of construction in US building codes even to this day!