Hoge commissioned the architectural firm of Charles Bebb and Louis Mendel to design the building . Construction began in March 1911 . The steel frame of the building was constructed at an amazing pace , with all 18 stories completed in 30 days , a feat which broke all records at the time . Reportedly , the building was designed with special concern by the architects for seismic events as a result of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
1906 San Francisco earthquake
Hoge Building