between the earthquake and fire of 1906 and the Great Depression. It features
mid-rise mixed-use buildings with retail on the ground floor that feature classical
detailing and wood and stucco finishes.
building type. It was the first nonprofit "Single-Room Occupancy" (SRO) hotel
west of the Mississippi. SROs are multiple tenant residences where residents
typically share bathrooms and kitchens. Many are converted from historic hotels
and used as permanent affordable housing.
modern storefront that both fit seamlessly into the historic neighborhood and
connected the museum and city with increased visibility.
while also ensuring a contemporary and inviting space. For example, the lobby's
tin ceiling mimics the Tenderloin's early twentieth century style. Also, the visitor
reception area features a zinc-topped bar reminiscent of the many speakeasies
and saloons of the era.
Office Exhibition Design. They include a listening station with jazz recorded at
the Blackhawk Jazz Club, where artists such as Miles Davis and Dave Brubeck
played and recorded, and an interactive photo album of WWII soldiers at one of
the Tenderloin's famed bars, which provides an edgy, hands-on experience for
visitors. In addition, the museum hosts neighborhood walking tours.
creates a modern storefront
that fits seamlessly into
the historic neighborhood
while helping to connect
the museum and city with
increased visibility
tin ceiling references the
Tenderloin's early twentieth
century style and the visitor
reception area features a
zinc-topped bar reminiscent
of the many speakeasies and
saloons in the neighborhood
of the same era