Martin Building

The Martin Building, also known as the Metropolitan Hotel, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completed in 1914, it was the largest and tallest commercial structure in the city and served as the headquarters of the South San Francisco Land and Improvement Company. It was named for William J. Martin, a driving force in the city's early development. Many of South San Francisco's first businesses occupied its ground floor, including the Bank of South San Francisco before the bank built its own building across the street. A 10' x 100' mural depicting South San Francisco history is on the east-facing exterior wall, painted by artist Carlota Espinoza in celebration of the city's 75th anniversary of incorporation in 1983.

South San Francisco, California · United States