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CHL No. 85 Office of the California Star Newspaper Site - San Francisco

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NO. 85 OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA STAR NEWSPAPER - On this site January 9, 1847, the first newspaper in San Francisco, The California Star - later known as The Alta Californian, was published by Samuel Brannan with Elbert P. Jones as editor.

Location

743 Washington Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
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Notes

The East West Bank stands on the site. A Private plaque is on the floor of the front step.

NO. 85 OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA STAR NEWSPAPER - Private Plaque