The San Francisco Armory stands out for its fortress-like appearance, defined by chestnut-colored brick, four massive octagonal corner towers, and narrow slit windows that resemble a medieval castle. Constructed between nineteen twelve and nineteen fourteen, the building was designed in a Moorish Revival style to house the California National Guard following the destruction of their previous facility in the nineteen oh six earthquake. Its heavy, inward-curving walls and austere ground floor were built to convey a sense of strength and protection.
San Francisco Armory
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