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St. Francis Hotel, A San Francisco Landmark, Turns 120

Official historian Howard Mutz continues to embrace new and old memories at the iconic hotel overlooking Union Square.

(CBS San Francisco)

April 15, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO -- Howard Mutz began working at San Francisco's St. Francis hotel in 1972. Back then, he was a busboy. From that humble beginning he worked his way up to manager and, eventually, official historian.

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Today, he continues to embrace new and old memories at the iconic hotel overlooking Union Square.

"I had a nice note from Mrs. (Rosalynn) Carter when she was a guest of the hotel and stayed here. She just thanked me for my hospitality and taking good care of them. We've had several presidents that were here," Mutz recalled.

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