San Francisco Zen Center's temple in San Francisco (known by residents simply as "City Center") occupies a beautiful red brick building designed by the famed Bay Area architect, Julia Morgan, and was built in the 1920s. It was originally built as a residence for unmarried Jewish women.
The original lounge for receiving guests was converted into the Buddha Hall, and the original ballroom downstairs is now the zendo. The main floor has this wonderful courtyard, overlooking Laguna Street.