118 Taylor

Recently refurbished by Precita Eyes Murals, this project was funded by a Community Challenge Grant and overseen by the Tenderloin Housing Clinic. www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/24/tenderloin-murals-resto...

 

Par-T-Pak, distributed by Nehi Beverage Company, was a line of quart, or "family sized" sodas sold between 1933 and 1954. These bottles were returnable and came in a variety of flavors such as Orange Soda, Ginger Ale, Tom Collins Mixer, Club Soda, Cherry Soda, Cola, Sparkling Water, and Root Beer.

 

Another Par-T-Pak sign can be seen on Valencia www.flickr.com/photos/kaseysmith/6303438301

 

Photo of the Hotel Warfield (but not this signage) from 1926: upfromthedeep.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/taylor-street_1...