Jackson Street – The History of San Francisco’s Famous Streets

June 26, 2023

A Journey Through Time in San Francisco San Francisco, a city teeming with history and vibrant neighborhoods, is home to many iconic streets. Among them, Jackson Street stands out as a captivating thoroughfare that reflects the city’s evolution over the years. From its humble beginnings as a muddy wagon trail to its present-day charm, Jackson […]

San Francisco Homes and Security Gates – Safety or Art?

September 23, 2022

… in this case, sometimes both things can be true! In the Bay Area, gates and barriers protecting the entrances to our homes and condominiums are necessary and sometimes frustrating parts of daily life. Keeping doorways and entrance areas safe for public egress, and making sure Amazon and other packages have a safe place to […]

A Very Unofficial History of San Francisco Victorian Houses

May 1, 2022

Ask anyone to describe what makes San Francisco extraordinary, and Victorian architecture would land near the top of the list, somewhere between Alcatraz and VC money. (This is also a good time for this point of clarification: Victorian refers to a period, not a style. To call a building “a Victorian” means it was designed […]