The Chronicle Building's Lasting Legacy The Chronicle Building stands as a testament to the ingenuity and innovative spirit of late 19th century architecture. Commissioned by Charles S.
Haynes, owner of the San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, the building was designed by Frederick M. Scheibler Jr. in 1898.
This striking structure, with its imposing clock tower and Beaux Arts façade, quickly became an iconic landmark on San Francisco's Market Street.