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Subject: Sutro, Adolph, 1830-1898

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Billhead for Adolph Sutro from Goldberg, Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1888Billhead for Adolph Sutro from Goldberg, Bowen & Co., San Francisco, 1888

Billhead from Goldberg, Bowen & Co., wholesale and retail grocers located at 426-432 Pine Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead is made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead features an ornate lithograph depicting various grocery products. Dated January 7, 1888.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro from James Kelly & Co., San Francisco, June 13, 1882Billhead for Adolph Sutro from James Kelly & Co., San Francisco, June 13, 1882

Billhead made out to Adolph Sutro, dated June 13, 1882. Sutro was the builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is from James Kelly & Co., manufacturers and importers of paints, oils, and window glass, located at 221-223 Market Street, San Francisco. The billhead features a lithograph of awards and indicates payment in gold and silver. This billhead is part of a larger collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro from W.T. Garratt Brass and Bell Foundry, San Francisco, June 7, 1882Billhead for Adolph Sutro from W.T. Garratt Brass and Bell Foundry, San Francisco, June 7, 1882

Billhead from W.T. Garratt Brass and Bell Foundry, located at the corner of Fremont and Natoma Streets in San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated June 7, 1882, and made out to Adolph Sutro. The billhead features a lithograph of a valve and pump system. Adolph Sutro (1830-1898) was a prominent businessman, politician, and philanthropist in San Francisco, known for constructing the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and serving as mayor of San Francisco.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1886Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1886

Billhead from Bonestall, Allen & Co. Paper Warehouse, located at 413.15 Sansome Street in San Francisco, made out to Adolph Sutro. Dated June 14, 1886. Part of a collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead shows a lithograph of the store.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1896Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, 1896

Billhead made out to Adolph Sutro, mayor of San Francisco, and referencing his Sutro Baths. The billhead is from White Bros., dealers in ship plank, oak timber, etc., located at Spear and Howard Streets, San Francisco. The billhead is part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro related to the Comstock Lode and the construction of the Sutro Tunnel. Dated February 24, 1896.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, February 6, 1888Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, February 6, 1888

Billhead from February 6, 1888, made out to Adolph Sutro (1831-1898), mayor of San Francisco and builder of the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode. The billhead is from A. O. Cook & Son, a manufacturer of oak-tanned leather belting located at 415 Market Street in San Francisco. The billhead also features a lithograph of the tannery located at 18th and Fair Oaks Streets. This item is part of a collection of billheads.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 16, 1886Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, June 16, 1886

Billhead issued to Adolph Sutro on June 16, 1886. The billhead features a multicolored lithograph of a hotel register. Printed by D. Hicks Commercial Printers, located at the corner of Montgomery and Commercial Streets in San Francisco. Part of a collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The printer is identified as Moss.

Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, May 31, 1886Billhead for Adolph Sutro, San Francisco, May 31, 1886

Billhead addressed to Adolph Sutro at The Lace House, 123-129 Post Street, San Francisco. The billhead indicates it was made out to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead is dated May 31, 1886, and features the printer's mark: 'ASD D. Samuels'. This is part of a larger collection of billheads made out to Adolph Sutro.

Sutro Baths Advertisement Handout: Promoting Adolph Sutro's San Francisco Recreation CenterSutro Baths Advertisement Handout: Promoting Adolph Sutro's San Francisco Recreation Center

Four-page handout advertising the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, California. Designed and promoted by Adolph Sutro (1831-1898), the handout highlights various attractions, including swimming races, bands, a museum, and plants from Sutro's estate. The handout also mentions Sutro's role in designing and promoting the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode. Dated April 27, 1902. This handout is part of the larger collection of materials related to Adolph Sutro.