I thought I'd share some swell deco and streamline inspired houses seen during my recent
trip to San Francisco. These are from the southwestern portion of the city - the Outer Sunset neighborhood - which rose in the aftermath of the 1906 earthquake.
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| 1735 47th Avenue |
A district overview provided by the
San Francisco Chronicle describes how a post-quake real estate boom, helped along by the extended reach of street cars, inspired developers to pave over sand dunes and build a middle class suburb.
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| 1723 46th Avenue |
The
Chronicle adds that the neighborhood is especially known for its diversity: "From block to block, it's difficult to predict whether you'll come upon a hofbrau, a Thai noodle house, an Irish bar, a Vietnamese restaurant or a Chinese dry cleaner, adding to these neighborhoods' attraction for visitors."
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| 2263 47th Avenue |
As I have time, I hope to learn more about San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood. My first step includes plans to investigate the
Western Neighborhoods Project, an amazing resource filled with images, stories, and artifacts.
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| 2131 46th Avenue |
(Photographs by Andrew Wood)
1 comment:
These are beautiful shots! And the buildings are very cool. Love 'em!
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