H. Geilfuss

    H. Geilfuss is a native of Germany, received his education in his native country, and, having a natural taste for drawing, decided to study architecture, and accordingly acquired his profession there.  He came to the United States in 1876, and the same year to San Francisco.  Since then for the past fifteen years, he has been prominently identified with the profession here. He has a fine office at 120 Fulton street, in his own five-story building, and has built up a large clientage.  Among the prominent buildings erected by him, is the William Tell House, the large Kohler & Van Bergen's Wine House on Third street, Teutonia Hall, the United States and National Breweries, a number of fine private residences, and has erected the Golden West Hotel on Ellis street.  Mr. Geilfuss is prominently connected with the Masonic order, and also other societies and organizations.  He has acquired real-estate interests here, and is President of the Golden State Land Company.

 

Transcribed 10-7-04   Marilyn R. Pankey