The following essay will consider the Greek and Roman influences on the Palace of Fine Arts, the best known of Bernard Maybeck's (1862-1957) work. This structure was built for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco, California from February 4 through December 4, 1915. Today, it continues to be one of the greatest architectural structures in a city of beautiful designed buildings. 3 pgs. 6 f/c. 3b.