#historic-architecture

#historic-architecture

"Tupper & Reed have ventured into a most startling departure in the beautiful and artistic building. ... They have departed widely from the stereotyped style of store building, the structure having more the appearance of an old-world dwelling than of a modern place of business. ... W.R. Yelland, the architect, describes the building as rural European. It has all the appearance of northern Europe."

Uniquely situated on a vertiginous Russian Hill lot, 1135 Green St. is one of three homes that make up "Greencliff" and is a historic property created by an influential San Francisco architect in 1908. For sale now at $2.995 million, this Tudor-inspired condo offers vintage appeal as well as modern innovations - including a striking underground garage that could easily accommodate the Batmobile.

"When I toured the Winchester-Merriman house in Los Altos, I was very excited to see a number of features identical to those in Sarah's home, both inside and out," Boehme said in a release.

Designed by the architecture firm Buchman & Deisler in 1898, this neoclassical townhouse features a limestone facade and original wrought-iron grille, protected from alterations.

The property, originally built around 1892, was a water tower that provided water to steam engines along the California coast and was decommissioned in 1980.

The transformation of the Flatiron Building into residential units marks a pivotal moment for this iconic landmark, with plans for 38 condos set for completion by 2026.

Glendale's identity is often overshadowed by nearby cities like Burbank and Pasadena, yet it holds rich history, cultural diversity, and community spirit.

The American Fine Arts Society building, home to the Art Students League, is a landmarked gem at 215 West 57th Street, its front doors swinging open at frequent intervals, offering a glimpse of the teeming creative life that still hums inside.