The Wasp — 1896 — page 1016: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **not a political cartoon but rather a photo essay** showcasing San Francisco landmarks, likely from the Christmas issue of *The Wasp* magazine (as noted at bottom). The four numbered photographs display: 1. **City Hall** - featuring its distinctive dome 2. **A mansion** (identified as the late Senator Stanford's residence on Nob Hill) - representing San Francisco's wealthy elite 3. **Municipal art** - a statue in front of City Hall 4. **Market Street** - showing streetcars, buildings, and urban commerce The ornamental Art Nouveau borders frame these images. This appears to be straightforward promotional/documentary photography rather than satire—presenting San Francisco's civic pride, architectural achievements, and urban modernity to readers. The page demonstrates *The Wasp's* occasional shift from satirical content to illustrated journalism.