San Francisco County
Biographies
ADAM MILLER
ADAM MILLER was born in the city of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1843, and is the son of an architect of the old
school. His father was born in one of the European countries, and was a master
of his profession. Mr. Miller spent his youth in his native city, attending
school. When he had finished his studies he entered his father’s office, where
he was thoroughly instructed in the principles of architectural laws and
building. Before he reached his majority he determined to come to the Pacific
coast, and he accordingly went to New York City, and sailed from that port via
the Isthmus, arriving here in 1864. The first ten years of his residence here
were devoted to his profession, but in 1874 he began taking contracts for
buildings, and since that time he has been one of the prominent leaders of his
craft. Among the many large buildings erected by him are the Wells Fargo
Express Building, corner of Mission and New Montgomery streets, the General
Keys Hotel Block, and the William Tell Block, all model structures. He has now
in process of erection the Doe Building, on Market and Ninth streets, in area
one of the largest blocks in the city.
For
more than a quarter of a century Mr. Miller has been a faithful pupil of that
most efficient teacher, Experience, and he has profited by her instructions. He
enjoys an enviable reputation both as to professional ability and personal
integrity. He is a member of the Builders’ Exchange and of the Builders’
Association.
Transcribed
by Elaine Sturdevant.
Source: "The
© 2006 Elaine Sturdevant.