The Wasp — 1888 — page 187: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This engraving presents seven prominent businessmen as cornerstones of San Francisco's industrial economy. The page celebrates: **Top row (L-R):** Irwin C. Stump, J.A. Bauer, S.J. Hendy **Middle row (L-R):** John Mallory, [central building], I.W. Scott **Bottom row (L-R):** J.H. Culver, D.A. Macdonald The central architectural illustrations showcase major industrial buildings—likely factories or commercial establishments these men operated or owned. This appears to be promotional rather than satirical: *The Wasp* celebrates these industrialists as essential to San Francisco's prosperity and development, presenting them as respectable "pillars" supporting the city's economic foundation. The formal portrait style and architectural centerpiece emphasize their legitimacy and importance.