"The neighboring building across the street from an old classic office tower at 140 New Montgomery at Minna Street is reflected in the window as night security guard Richard Thompson walks the lobby. Chronicle columnist Art Hoppe once wrote about this area in a series published in 1956, ""I Was a Skid Row Bum"" skid row is centered on Howard Street, between 3rd and 4th streets, but did extend up New Montgomery and Minna and Natoma Streets. Today it mostly consists of the Moscone Center, upscale hotels and restaurants.  Thursday May 7, 2009. Photo: Lance Iversen, The Chronicle"
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