GERMAN SCHOOL, 1877-78. California Street, San Francisco. Celestial Views & Maps 17 1/2” x 23 1/4”

17 1/2” x 23 1/4” sheet

Painted cast metal base

its replacement in 1814 having a more sophisticated "lantern" design)

Empson was not alone in this endeavor

one of which is flying the red and white colours of Malta

GERMAN SCHOOL, 1877-78. California Street, San Francisco. Celestial Views & Maps 17 1/2” x 23 1/4”GERMAN SCHOOL, 1877 78 California Street, San Francisco Numbered 363 (upper right), and titled December 1877. 563. California street. San Francisco on the detached original mount which accompanies the watercolor Pencil and watercolor on paper 7 1 2 x 9 5 8 sheet This finely rendered watercolor offers a remarkable nineteenth century view of California Street, one of San Franciscos defining thoroughfares during the citys early growth. Executed by a