In memory of
ADOLPH SUTRO
Mining Engineer – Philanthropist - Pioneer builder in
San Francisco. Born April 29, 1830 in Prussia. Came
to the United States 1850. Settled in San Francisco
1851. Built Sutro Heights which he presented to San
Francisco as a public park. Also gave to this city the
site of the University of California Hospital. As an
engineer designed Sutro drainage and ventilation tunnel
for Comstock Lode, Virginia City, Nevada. Mayor of San
Francisco 1895-1896. Died in San Francisco July 8, 1898.
This commemorative plaque placed by
The Native Sons of the Golden West
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