Robert Boyd

 

Robert Boyd, Contractor, San Francisco, coming to this country when very young, and stopping for a time in the city of Chicago, came to the Pacific coast in 1874, following his trade, and since then has been identified with contracting and building interests here, enjoying an enviable reputation for ability and integrity.  When the commissioners for the erection of the new City Hall were seeking for the right man to superintend the construction, Mr. Boyd was tendered the position, and was appointed Superintendent September 6, 1887, and assumed the duties of this arduous position, and since then has held the supervision of the extensive improvements in completing this great architectural work.