Old SF mint to be revived as meeting space

LanLord

don't know if this has been posted yet, I wasn't able to find anything in a quick browse.



http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/...6708151.php#item-44548

Mark

Thanks for the post. I'm pleased that the mint will be used rather than leveled.

oih82w8

Ditto. I would like to visit "The Granite Lady" one day.

LanLord

Originally posted by: oih82w8

Ditto. I would like to visit "The Granite Lady" one day.

A number of years ago I toured the old mint building during an ANA show (2005? - I can't recall). At any rate, one of the coolest things I think I've ever seen (from a numismatic standpoint) is the floors and walls in some of the vaults have impressions the size of silver dollars from the immense weight of stored bags over the ages. It was surreal.

291fifth

I hate to think of what the yearly upkeep in a building of that age and size actually is. The land it sits on is extremely valuable. They should probably say good-bye. (I visited it in 1977 when it had a big display of pioneer gold.)

JBN

There was a nice small coin show in the building several years back. The interior is wonderful.



I'm glad they are going to preserve the building.



No one likes to pay taxes, but I gladly support spending tax money to keep old buildings with substantial history useful in today's world.

keyman64

Progress! A nice step in the right direction that will hopefully prevent a ton of taxpayer money being spent.

blu62vette

Would be great if they can find good uses for that building. I agree, the vault wall impressions are very cool.

CaptHenway

What was the money raised by the commemorative coins spent on?

ricko

Good...nice bit of history... If commercial use will preserve it, that is great. Cheers, RickO

coindeuce

Earlier in the year (2015) the San Francisco police, at the request of city administrators, had to evict homeless persons who were camping on the portico of the building.



SFGate article, 7/16/2015

jessewvu

As a taxpayer, I say sell the building or rent it out and make $.

GhosOfRudy

I visited a few years back and it was in a shameful state. Bums living there, reeked of piss and graffitti everywhere. I was bummed I couldnt see inside during my visit and reading this thread, it sounds like it would have been neat. However I am happy it wont be torn down.

jmcu12

I did not think it could be razed since it is a national landmark? Or am I incorrect about that?