Audiffred Building

The Audiffred Building stands out for its weathered, dark-red brick facade and the rounded, corner turret that overlooks the Embarcadero. Built in eighteen eighty-nine, this structure survived the nineteen oh six earthquake and fire largely because the owner, Hippolyte Audiffred, insisted on using high-quality materials and deep foundations. When the fires consumed the surrounding neighborhood, Audiffred reportedly stood on the roof with a bucket of water and a mop, dousing embers as they landed on the building.