8/24/1995
Landmark information
- Location:
600 Montgomery St, San Francisco - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
8/24/1995 - Date Most Recently Visited:
8/24/1995 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 47.69, W 122 24.185
About this landmark
Plaque text:
The Montgomery Block
This, San Francisco's first fireproof building, erected in 1853 by Henry Wager Halleck, was the headquarters for many outstanding lawyers, financiers, writer, actors, and artists. James King of William, editor of the "Bulletin" died here after being shot by James Casey, May 14, 1856. Escaping destruction in the fire of 1906, the building is preserved in memory of those who lived and worked in it.