loner under glass.

son, observe the time and fly from evil. ecc.IV.23. religion & porno series.

Down at the end of the alley, across California Street, is Old St Mary's Cathedral (c. 1854). There were many brothels in the area back then, probably the predecessors of these buildings: the fabled Lotus Garden for instance, hence the admonition placed on the church tower. The church, as well as the brothels certainly had excellent views, along with competing plans for fleecing the Gold Rush city, both being equally high on Pacific Heights and crazily inclined California Street.

Here's a picture after the fall.