Painted Ladies - San Francisco, CA
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N 37° 46.575 W 122° 25.974
10S E 549940 N 4181141
The "Painted Ladies" is the row of seven Victorian houses at 710–720 Steiner Street, across from Alamo Square park, in San Francisco.
Waymark Code: WMW5P5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2017
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The "Painted Ladies" is one of the most photographed locations in San Francisco. Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner Streets is indeed a visual treat. A tight, escalating formation of Victorian houses is back-dropped by downtown skyscrapers, providing a stunning contrast. The grassy square itself is an ideal midday break.
The houses were built between 1892 and 1896 by developer Matthew Kavanaugh, who lived next door in the 1892 mansion at 722 Steiner Street. This block appears very frequently in media and mass-market photographs of the city and its tourist attractions and has appeared in an estimated 70 movies, TV programs, and ads, including in the opening credits of the television series Full House.
One of 11 historic districts designated by the Department of City Planning, the area includes several bed and breakfast inns.
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