Victorian images from the cliff
Posted on October 12th, 2009 by steve
‘It was neither the first structure nor the last to carry the name of Cliff House, but it was certainly the most grand. Sadly, its existence was short-lived. It was constructed in 1896 and, like so many wooden structures of that era, burned completely to the ground in September of 1907.’
Images of Adolph Sutro’s Cliff House (1896-1907) – Victorian style on the coast in San Francisco – via the Cliff House Project website. Click on photos for jump/larger versions.
Oh amazing! What a pity this building burnt!