520 - 550 Washington
The Eclipse Champagne Building
The Eclipse Champagne Building dates back to the Gold Rush Era and San Francisco's Barbary Coast. Originally built during the 1850s, it was five separate three-story structures, one of which housed the West Coast's first attempt at making sparkling wine: "Eclipse Champagne" was produced starting in 1874. After the Earthquake and Fire of 1906, the top floors were removed and the five buildings were combined. Gambling dens, speakeasies and a host of other nefarious businesses may have thrived here until Jackson Square emerged as an antiques and decorator's showcase in the late 1950s. The building received a complete seismic, electrical and HVAC retrofit in 1999 and was purchased by Tusker Corporation in 2005.
This is the view from the TransAmerica Pyramid - directly across the street from The Eclipse Champagne Building. The entrance to Hotaling Place is on the left. | Tenants include ArchitectureTM at 520 Washington, Empower Campaigns at 522 Washington, Kvanum Kitchens at 526 Washington,The Rockridge Group at 528 Washington, Deep Root Partners at 530 Washington and EkoVenture at 540 Washington. The exciting new Italian restaurant Chiaroscuro is located on the corner of Hotaling Alley at 550 Washington. Chiaroscuro is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Links: Driving Directions from GG Bridge Driving Directions from Bay Bridge
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