"Big Four"
From: "Nora Zelevansky" missnoraz@gmail.com
I'm researching "The Associates" or "Big Four" for an article. I'm trying to find out information on Mark Hopkin's estate in Nob Hill (before it was destroyed, of course). I'd love to find out architectural/decor details about the original mansion. Does anyone know where to find that information?
Also, does anyone know where to find the value of Leland Stanford, Mark Hopkins, and Charles (and E.B.) Crocker's estates at the time of their respective deaths? If anyone has information, I'd love the help.
—Nora
posted from CPRR Discussion Group at 2:31 PM
3 Comments:
One excellent source is,
The Governor: The Life and Legacy of Leland Stanford,
by Norman E. Tutorow.
See, for example, chapter 26 for information about the Stanford estate.
From: "Kevin Bunker" mikadobear45@yahoo.com
I can't help with the Hopkins mansion architectural details. As for estates appraisals, these are usually filed with the county in question. However, you may find that San Francisco County's records did not survive the great fire of 1906. Still, it can't hurt to make an inquiry either with the Main Library, San Francisco Special Collections department in Civic Center. They may be able to best point you to anything that may survive in the way of estates appraisals.
—Kevin
I've probably got some architect/contractor details at home in my master's thesis – will try to get back to you ...
—John Snyder
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