The History of The Westin St. Francis

Revel in the historic past of The Westin St. Francis on Union Square, San Francisco.

[@oldcremona]

An interesting event happened at the St. Francis in late September 1945. The famous Black Sheep squadron VMF-214 held a party for their commanding officer Maj. Greg “Pappy” Boyington, who had been a POW in Japan for 22 months. The event was covered by Life magazine and was supposedly the first time a drinking party had been shown in the magazine.

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

MY GRANDMOTHER LOUISE EASTON was. On the 12 th floor with her family, It was their San Francisco residence along With their home called "Easton" next to "Upton" DO Mills residence in Burlingame. When the Earthhquake struck. They were "Pennninsula Royalty." Louise was the Niece of Darious Ogden Mills. The Grand daughter of Adeline Mills, and the first cousin of the Crockers Who owned the Hotel. I was fortunae to be raised by Louise and listened to many stories, She #aid Mr. Wood had a litttle dog. Caruso the Opera singer was singing in Union Square after the Earthquake. Grammas other cousin ANSEL ADAMS Came and hung out with her Brother Lawrence Easton. And Templeton Crocker, her cousin did change the Victorian Dining to an Art Deco, look which shocked all my Great Grandmothers friends. SHE SAID We all met at the Clock..... Both my Aunts Betty and Sally had Their coming out parties in the ballroom. Cynthia Wardc Madrid

[@richardmills1505]

I've passed through there many times en route from Neimans to Saks. It's gorgeous!

[@Mayerling52]

love it! Thanks for posting!

[@estherstone4860]

My parents honeymooned there during WWII.

[@bruhmoment536]

I'm in the hotel right now

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

NO MENTION OF The Fairmont, The MH et al. Find the choice self-centered, lacking finesse & sophistication.