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City Hall And Veterans Building

When:
Thursday, December 06, 2018, 9:30 AM until 12:00 PM
Where:
Grand Staircase
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, , CA  94102
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Len Holmes, CTG
Category:
Training - Education Event
Registration is required
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
Capacity:
21
Available Slots:
1
$15.00
$15.00
$20.00

We will meet in the Rotunda at the base of the Grand Staircase. 

The first phase of this program will cover the logistics of giving a complete tour in City Hall. You will learn:
   Where all the restrooms are
   Where the cafe is
   Where all the significant city offices are
   The details of the base isolation system to protect against earthquakes
   Interesting photo locations
   and more

The second phase of the tour will be in the Veteran's Building across Van Ness Avenue: You will learn or see:
   Some history on the Building and why many veterans organizations are located here.
   The magnificent and fully restored Herbst Theatre and Green Room
   Who was Mr. Herbst?
   The stories behind the murals that were created for the 1915 Panama Pacific Exposition
   and more

The third phase will be back at City Hall for a docent led tour.  You will learn or see:
   Varying details of the building
   Additional history of City Hall and some of the mayors
   Magnificent Board of Supervisors Chambers
   and more

All attendees will be provided handouts and tip sheets to assist in preparing your own tour.