Physical Science Building (Later Renamed Robert A. Thornton Hall) (Updated two months ago)

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Exterior view of the Physical Science Building on the San Francisco State campus. The building was later renamed Robert A. Thornton Hall in honor of Dr. Robert A. Thornton, the University’s first Black dean of science. A physicist and educator, Thornton was known for his leadership in science education and for his correspondence with Albert Einstein.

Tags: old san francisco state - lake merced , sf state buildings and architecture

Added to SFSU Over the Years on July 31, 2026.

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  • Identifier: TP-ATA-0308
  • Context: <p><strong>Credits:</strong>&nbsp;Some descriptions were developed with the assistance of ChatGPT, an AI language model by OpenAI.</p>
  • Geographic Coverage: San Francisco, CA
  • Type: Still Image
  • Format: 35mm Slide
  • Source: San Francisco State University Archives
  • Rights: Public

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