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San Francisco, California
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In 1945, the United Nations Charter was drafted and signed in the War Memorial Veterans Building, marking the birth of the United Nations.
The War Memorial Veterans Building is part of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center, which also includes the War Memorial Opera House and the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall.
Designed by Arthur Brown Jr., the building showcases Beaux-Arts architecture, characterized by its grandiose and classical design elements.
The Veterans Building is home to the San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery, which hosts rotating exhibitions of contemporary art.
In 2015, the War Memorial Veterans Building reopened after a three-year, $156 million renovation to upgrade its facilities while preserving its historic character.
The building was originally constructed to honor the veterans of World War I and continues to serve as a tribute to all U.S. military veterans.
