Aug 072011
Alamo Square – San Francisco
Alamo Square is surrounded by Victorian Houses, and the famous “painted ladies” photograph that is quintessentially San Francisco, to say nothing of the fact that it’s image is probably the number one selling postcard. I see no point in posting that picture, you have seen it. I even hesitate to discuss victorians on this blog, because frankly there are so many experts and so many people out there that know so much more than I that I feel completely inadequate in even approaching this subject.
One of my dearest and oldest friends Beach Alexander has written the ultimate book San Francisco, Building the Dream City It took Beach well over 20 years to finish the book, only about 5 years before he passed away. This is why I hesitate to even begin this subject here.
I am doing this because I want you to know that the entire area is filled with wonderful old victorians, not just those 5 in the postcard, and should you get to our fair city, and have the time to do more than drive by and point and shoot, I encourage you to park the car, get off the bus, get out of the taxi, and stroll, stroll, stroll.
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Gosh what houses, I could take any of those and would love it rest of my life:)
Those buildings are all so beautiful.
Those purple and pink houses are real gems! They must be worth a fortune!
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How I remember the old Victorians of San Francisco. The paint jobs are terrific these days.
I’m glad you posted about the Victorians — I just find the architecture fascinating — definitely fun for a photo outing!
The architecture is stunning and I’m in awe of the skill required for the paint jobs.
Your painted ladies are beautiful! I often wonder when people live in an area surrounded by such beauty if one gets immune to it all… for the record I wouldn’t! XOX
All of the houses you have shown are amazing. It looks like a great area to explore.
I haven’t been to the Painted ladies yet, even though we moved to San Francisco in April…shocking isn’t it?
Thanks for the tip, will definitely go there and stroll around. The buildings look lovely!