San Francisco: Painted Ladies. Featured in Preserving History, December 2011. (100 views as of March 25th, 2012)
“Painted Ladies” refers to Victorian and Edwardian houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that accentuate their architectural details. One of the best-known groups of Painted Ladies is the row of Victorian houses on Steiner Street, across from Alamo Square Park in San Francisco. It is sometimes known as “Postcard Row.” The houses were built between 1892 and 1896.
I’m supposed to be doing housework but your portfolio is like popcorn. Can’t stop at just one! I used to live in the SF area and know this view well. But you’ve certainly done it justice! Cordially, Ellen Back to cleaning . . . hmmmmmmm – I’ll be back!
I admire the contrast between the financial centre and the place to live. Cars neatly parked, each at their specific tree!
Yes, it is very orderly isn’t it? I know real estate in San Francisco is very expensive and that these old Victorian homes are expensive. Here in Vancouver, in some neighborhoods parking spots on the street are reserved for neighborhood residents only. Perhaps San Francisco does something similar; I don’t know. Thank you for the favorite!
Comments
Excellent! There are so many layers to this picture, contrasts, time, colors…
Thank you Marjolein. They’re lovely old houses.
– Ethna Gillespie
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you very much for the feature!
– Ethna Gillespie
I’m supposed to be doing housework but your portfolio is like popcorn. Can’t stop at just one! I used to live in the SF area and know this view well. But you’ve certainly done it justice!
Cordially, Ellen
Back to cleaning . . . hmmmmmmm – I’ll be back!
Thanks Ellen!
– Ethna Gillespie
beautiful work …. these ladies are icons of beauty. Sally
Thank you for adding it to the gallery.
– Ethna Gillespie
I admire the contrast between the financial centre and the place to live. Cars neatly parked, each at their specific tree!
Yes, it is very orderly isn’t it? I know real estate in San Francisco is very expensive and that these old Victorian homes are expensive. Here in Vancouver, in some neighborhoods parking spots on the street are reserved for neighborhood residents only. Perhaps San Francisco does something similar; I don’t know. Thank you for the favorite!
– Ethna Gillespie