Eric B’s Daily Vlogs #467 - Historical Land’s End Octagon House San Francisco
The one-time watch house for incoming ships at the Golden Gate now stands abandoned and hidden in trees.
The discovery of gold in the Sacramento hills brought an onslaught of ships of all kinds into the previously sleepy San Francisco Bay. At first, runners positioned on the remote dunes at the city’s northwestern corner would spot ships and head for the center of town to notify officials and merchants of incoming traffic. It became clear very early on that a more effective method of notification was needed.
In this era before the telegraph, the city’s hilltops were claimed for a series of semaphore stations, with an outermost outlook at Land’s End, then known as Point Lobos. The station tenders would watch the Golden Gate, and signal the arrival and type of incoming ships using visual flag signals.
In 1853, telegraph lines were installed between the relay stations, replacing the semaphore system.
Built in 1927, the little octagon building now hidden in trees at Land’s End was at least the third lookout station at Land’s End. It replaced an 1889 building, located near the present site of the USS San Francisco Memorial, which was removed to make way for a scenic overlook. It was officially known as the Point Lobos Marine Exchange Lookout Station.
Octagon Houses were something of a Victorian fetish, popularized by the phrenologist Orson Squire Fowler of New York. His book, The Octagon House: A Home For All, or A New, Cheap, Convenient, and Superior Mode of Building came out in 1848 – the same year that gold was first found near San Francisco – and spurred an eclectic building spree. The eight-sided design offered many benefits – more effective use of internal space, conservation of building materials, and, notably for this application, near-360-degree views.
When the Land’s End lookout station was built, it stood alone with an unobstructed view of the shoreline. The trees which obscure the view and hide the building now were planted later. Reportedly, the family of the last lookout was allowed to live in the home long after it was decommissioned. It is now empty, awaiting restoration by National Parks.
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Outside the Octagon House in San Francisco
This is a vid of the grounds and garden outside the Octagon House in San Francisco. It's not fantastic, but a good view. You can hear the Blue Angels buzzing around at the end of Fleet Week.
Octagon House Tour
Bartlett is home to one of the state's last Octagon homes. Take a tour of the home in this video.
Pacific Heights Inn in San Francisco CA
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Pacific Heights Inn in San Francisco CA
Website: . . .. .. ... . .. .. ... . . . . Pacific Heights Inn 1555 Union Street San Francisco CA 94123 This San Francisco hotel on Union Street is one mile from Fisherman’s Wharf. Pacific Heights Inn provides guests with a continental breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi in every room. The hotel has a tour desk and provides assistance in planning tours of the area, such as to Napa Valley Wine Country and a walking tour in Chinatown. The traditional-style guest rooms at the Inn Pacific Heights include cable TV. The Inn Pacific Heights is located 4 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. The hotel is within a 3-minute walk of the Octagon House, a historic landmark.
Top TV, Movie, Rock n Roll & Society Victorian Houses In San Francisco
One of my all-time favorite things to do is go on open houses and lookey-loo at where rich people live; especially the famous ones. San Francisco has its own version of L.A.’s star tours — but instead of plush Malibu canyon homes, ours are the grand Victorians of the 1800s. And since I feel like doing some house touring today, let’s hit some of the top famous Victorians in San Francisco.
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1. Painted Ladies (Postcard Row)
710-720 Steiner Street/Western Addition
2. The Westerfeld House
1198 Fulton Street/Western Addition
3. Full House Facade
1709 Broderick Street/Lower Pacific Heights
4. Haas Lilienthal House
2007 Franklin Street/Lower Pacific Heights
5. McElroy Octagon House
2645 Gough Street/Cow Hollow
6. Feusier Octagon House
1067 Green Street/Russian Hill
7. Mrs. Doubtfire House
2640 Steiner Street/Upper Pacific Heights
8. Party of Five House
2311 Broadway/Upper Pacific Heights
9. Former Graham Nash/Danny Glover Residence
737 Buena Vista Avenue West /Haight Ashbury
10. Grateful Dead House
710 Ashbury Street/Haight Ashbury
New Life for the Haas-Lilienthal House
On November 18, 2015, San Francisco Heritage announced the Campaign for San Francisco Heritage / Haas-Lilienthal House in its 45-year history with a celebration at the newly painted Haas-Lilienthal House. More info at sfheritage.org
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Octogon Shaped Home Overlooking Pioneertown, California: Frank Bebb of Centery 21 Mirage Presents 5646 Minna Gumbell Lane
Overlooking Pioneertown is this stunning new 2643sf 3 bdr/2.75ba two story octagon home on 2.52ac overlooking picturesque Pioneertown California.
The top floor features a spacious master suite with ¾ bath, a second bedroom, full guest bath, kitchen with island and pantry, laundry/utility room and the gorgeous living room with gas fireplace and four double glass doors leading to the massive deck that wraps around 5 sides of the home. A two car garage, large storage area, a family/game room and the 3rd bedroom with full bath are located on the lower floor.
Interior appointments include beautiful oak cabinetry, earthy tile and carpet flooring, Mission-style fixtures & hardware, ceramic tile countertops with granite inlay and beautiful window coverings. The open kitchen with wrap-around bar and built-in range is the center of the home with direct access to the living room, dining area and perhaps the best view of any home in the high desert from that magnificent deck.
This wonderful property was originally owned by Minna Gombell, a screen actress from the 1940s and whom the street is named after. The original structure was destroyed in the 2006 fire and this home was designed and positioned to take full advantage of the incredible views across the valley. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and this beautiful home is shown by appointment only.
The Octagon at Qberts San Francisco
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The Faded Fad of Octagon Houses (Peg Ross)
Join Greene historian Peg Ross to learn all about octagon houses. The program relates the history of the octagon house in general and the man who started the fad. This presentation includes photos of octagons in Cortland County as well as other nearby counties. You will see photos of some spectacular octagons in the United States as well as many in New York State that are on the National Register of Historic Places. Many of the octagon houses have interesting stories that will be told.
Produced by Sharon Stevans, c2017
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Pacific Heights Inn, San Francisco Hotels - California
Pacific Heights Inn 3 Stars San Francisco, California Within US Travel Directory This San Francisco hotel on Union Street is one kilometer from Fisherman’s Wharf. Pacific Heights Inn offers guests a continental breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi in every room.
The hotel has a tour desk and offers assistance in planning tours of the area, such as to Napa Valley Wine Country and a walking tour in Chinatown.
The traditional-style guest rooms at Inn Pacific Heights are equipped with cable TV.
The Inn Pacific Heights is located 6.4 km from the Golden Gate Bridge. The hotel is within 3 minutes' walk of the Octagon House, a historical landmark.
Pacific Heights is a great choice for travellers interested in walking, harbours and architecture.
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Fort Miley - The Old Chester Battery Exploration Lands End San Francisco California
Prior to 1850 most of the forested hills on lands end belong to Mexico who granted a rancher the property overlooking the ocean until California became a state. The growth of San Francisco sparked the need for a cemetery on the outskirts of town known as the Golden Gate Graveyard. But their was also a need for batteries and military fortifications to be built surrounded the port of San Francisco. Therefore Fort Miley was built which had served as a defensive military outpost during the Spanish American War, WWI and WWII. In turn the US Army had exhumed hundreds if not thousands of graves to another cemetery a few miles away supposedly until in 1993 this was found not to be so true. Therefore the dearly departed residing within their coffins are scattered within this Lands End Forest and have remained forgotten under Fort Miley for over 100 years. By the 1950's the entire fort was abandoned and its mortars were all abandoned. But the time this fort had barracks, holding cells, storehouse, parade grounds, bowling alley, tennis courts, guard house, bunkers, fuel house, hospital and so much more. It also had one of the first look out signaling stations which today is where the Octagon House stands. Let me take you on an urban exploration as I take you on an adventure through the forest to this house, remnants of the past and lastly remnants of this fortress above the ocean at nightfall. Near the end of the video is a gallery of photos with some rock n roll music for our viewers to enjoy from our first urban exploration here. The fort seen very little military action however it was one of the last remaining operable batteries of this kind to have stood on the Pacific coastline therefore it is a relevant piece of US Army history!
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ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR PENTHOUSES IN AMERICA!
100 Harbor Dr., Unit 4102 (PENTHOUSE), San Diego, CA 92101
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom, 4,400 Est SqFt
Offered between $5,900,000-$6,400,000
Arguably one of the best penthouses in America! This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to own 4,400 Sq. Ft. of livable perfection. 41 stories above Downtown San Diego taking in the Stunning, Panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Coronado Islands and San Diego Bay. With just under $4 million dollars in improvements, This penthouse's lovely named Casa Di Cielo, exemplifying magnificent design infused with indulgent style and architecture. Enter your palace in the sky via your own private lobby entrance and from the moment you step foot into the property you know you have entered a sacred space. An entire floor replete with custom finishes, advanced lighting, and truly custom top notch finishes with all the bells and whistles you would expect. Some of the many notable features include: The gourmet Kitchen, Spa Like Bathrooms, Savant Smart Home System, Custom Cabinetry, Custom Tile and Stone work and 3 expansive terraces which include an amazing outdoor kitchen and dining area that makes this exclusive penthouse the height of comfort, elegance and luxury living.
For more information regarding this listing, please call our listing office at (619) 994-7653
Home in the Ocean | The Glass House | Sunny
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The Glass House is a landmark destination. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, world-famous architect Richard Clements, Jr. designed and owned this property along with the Timber Cove Inn. Located two hours north of San Francisco on the Sonoma Coast, this 3+-acre property was extensively remodeled and landscaped by its current owners. No expense was spared.
Perched upon Cemetery Point, so named by Ansel Adams who photographed the property, the house is built on a rocky promontory, which juts 300 feet into the Pacific Ocean. Enter through a private gate, meander down a beautiful path among heather and succulent gardens, pass a historic, private cemetery and cross an isthmus of land, with cliffs dropping dramatically down to the crashing surf below. Cemetery Creek, with impressive winter waterfalls, empties onto the private beach. Launch your kayak and dive for abalone right outside the house; cast your fishing line from the deck as you enjoy your hot tub.
The Glass House is a jewel. The one bedroom, one bath, stone and glass house was remodeled with the finest finishes, never intended for resale. The house has three decks, the ultimate custom stone hot tub within salt spray of ocean waves, with the best ocean views in the world. A huge fireplace is the focal point of the cozy lower living room, floor to ceiling Starphire glass affords amazing views of crashing waves, whales, seals, seabirds, and sunsets over the Pacific. You must sea it to believe it!
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Great Custom home on nearly 1/2 acre. Cameron Park, CA
Great Custom home on nearly 1/2 acre. Beautiful rock outcropping greet you as you walk up. Step into the octagon tiled entry that looks out into the formal L/R. The Brazilian Cherrywood Floor leads you into the Lg Great room & Kitchn w/Bordeaux Granite counters & cherry cab. Very lgt& bright w/access to your 1500 sq ft trex deck and awesome views. Downstrs you will find the Laund/rm, bonus rm w/poss media rm, and insul.wine area. Granny flat w/full bath and outside access. Rm for pool. Must see
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Keller Williams Realty Folsom
2600 E. Bidwell Street Ste 150
Folsom, CA 95630
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