Although [The Merchants Exchange Building] was one of the few buildings to survive the quake and subsequent fires, it was heavily damaged. The City believed a quick repair would help create a sense of hope and security for many San Franciscans, and this was accomplished by [Willis] Polk, with the help of nascent female architect Julia Morgan.
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As every schoolchild knows, Julia went on to be the principal architect at Hearst Castle.
I did not know that!
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