Gothic Revival

Inspired by medieval cathedrals and their ornate windows and spires, a good example of the dramatic Gothic Revival style is San Francisco’s beloved Grace Cathedral (it looks centuries-old, but the current building actually dates to 1927). Gothic Revival homes feature steeply pitched roofs and pointed arches. Architect Timothy Pfleuger’s 1925 Pacific Telephone Building (aka 140 Montgomery) combines Gothic and Art Deco elements to dazzling effect in one of San Francisco’s earliest and most beautiful skyscrapers.