Front door opening lever

[wletson]

Holy cow, beautiful ceiling. I'm considering doing something like that in my master bedroom, but wow, I could only dream that it ended up looking that good!

[Jack Willard]

I totally agree that the door operating lever is a piece of character worth restoring if you can (but ONLY for door operation). Good luck!

[lavender_bush]

I agree wholeheartedly.
Along with a pull chain to dump a bucket of water on solicitors! I think we're on to something.

In the UK we call Attorneys and Lawyers 'Solicitors' so I think you are definitely on to something

I always makes my smile when I see a sign here in the US that says 'No Solicitors'

[utopia13]

That place is so neat! I love all the special little details, the woodwork, the high ceilings! S.F. is such a beautiful place...some of the most colorful architecture & people I've ever seen or met!

**When you need a cold one & a bite...drop in at "The Knockout" on Wed evenings for Sushi night! My niece & her hubby (Erin & Tim) own ICHI Sushi & he caters there on Wed. Good food & really fun people! Tell 'em Mo sent ya!

[lrkrgrrl]

If you make it operational (and I'll guess it was decomissioned due to security reasons), you should track down one of those mirror/prism things that let you peep out a top-floor window to see who is at the door. I want to say Ben Franklin invented them, but I won't give an affirmation on that.