Old United States Mint ('The Granite Lady')

The Old United States Mint in San Francisco was completed in 1874 and earned the nickname 'The Granite Lady' for surviving the 1906 earthquake and subsequent fires. It continued to strike coins for the U.S. Treasury until minting operations moved in the 1930s. The building is recognized for its role in San Francisco's financial and civic history and has been the focus of preservation and adaptive reuse efforts.