SF real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
26 years agoYankee Clipper's 1937 House Is on the Block
Joe DiMaggio's San Francisco Marina home, owned since 1937 and shared with Marilyn Monroe, is listed for sale at $1.4 million.
Born Norma Jeane Baker in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926, Monroe's early home life was marked by constant instability. She spent much of her childhood bouncing between foster homes, and later, as her fame grew, she never stayed in one place for too long. As an adult, she continued to move around, searching for places to call home: the Beverly Carlton Hotel in Los Angeles, a penthouse apartment in New York City.
In "Last Suppers: If the World Ended Tomorrow, What Would Be Your Last Meal?," author James L. Dickerson claims Monroe had spicy meatballs and guacamole at a Mexican restaurant, washing it down with Champagne, her drink of choice at the time. In "Their Last Suppers: Legends of History and Their Final Meals," author Andrew Caldwell states that on the night of her death, Monroe had a Mexican buffet delivered to her home, which consisted of gazpacho, meatballs, refried beans, veal parmigiana, layered taco dip, and chicken.
In an unexpected yet inspired move, Japanese streetwear brand WIND AND SEA has partnered with the estate of Marilyn Monroe for a collaboration that merges contemporary design with the glamour of a timeless cultural icon. This exclusive release highlights Monroe's enduring influence across generations, reinterpreting her iconic image through a modern fashion lens. WIND AND SEA has built a reputation for pushing creative boundaries, often blending minimalism with bold graphics.