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The Pressroom and Mercantile at The Box SF

Housed in the former Hearst printing plant at 1073 Howard St, this San Francisco antique store is a letterpress print shop and recreation of an 1850s mercantile and general store. It stocks over 15 million pieces of design and printed history, all for sale. Reviewers mention ephemera, prints, old printing presses, and kind staff. Guided tours cost $35, monthly makers fairs are held, and hours are 10am to 5pm daily.

The Box SF is in the former William Randolph Hearst Printing plant! We are a historic Letterpress Printing Shop and recreation of an 1850's Mercantile and General Store Selling "All Things Printed"! We hold monthly Art/Makers Fairs, Meetings + Corporate Events and we work with and promote other Printers, Artists and Designers. Our store is unique and has over 15 Million pieces of rare Design and Printed History. We offer guided tours for $35 and everything in this museum-like setting is for sale! Call 415.602.9500 with any questions or to schedule a visit! Open 10am to 5pm daily, (closed…
From the store’s Google listing
Rating
4.9 / 5
Reviews
74
Open
7 days a week

1 — Details

Google rating
4.9 / 5 from 74 reviews
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2 — Hours

Monday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

3 — Location

What reviewers mention

  • ephemera 16
  • prints 7
  • designers 5
  • kind staff 5
  • gems 4
  • old printing presses 2
  • antique prints 2
  • unique store 2

Topics and counts from Google reviews.

Buying and donating

  • Buys used goods
  • Sells used goods

Service options

  • In-store shopping
  • In-store pickup
  • Curbside pickup

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

About the business

  • Small business
  • LGBTQ+ friendly

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