Feb 27, 2018 first and second floor plans of the a. The spreckels mansion at 2080 washingtonbest known as the current home of romance superstar novelist danielle steelhas been a major san francisco landmark since day one and has played host to. Building exterior description spreckels mansion, san francisco california tweet the steep hillside site upon which the spreckels mansion was built necessitated elevations which suggest a twostory house on washington street and a threestory house on the back, facing the view north. Six feet tall, the imposing big alma had a personality that matched her height.
We recommend booking spreckels mansion tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Spreckels mansion san francisco, california atlas obscura. The spreckels mansion, a beauxarts style masterpiece, was built by george a. Oct 10, 2012 the mansion is referred to as the spreckels mansion, in reference to the spreckels family who lived there at the turn of the century. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. San francisco victorian houses tour with special access. A concise history and guide and historic walks in san francisco. Cityscape is a weekly look at a distinct slice of san francisco. Alma spreckels she got her sugar daddy alma spreckels spent a lifetime trying to influence the city she so badly wanted to accept her. Claus spreckels first introduction to the san joaquin valley was as a railroad builder. Big house spreckels mansion, san francisco traveller. The spreckels family is one of san franciscos oldest and most illustrious. Spreckels mansion san francisco 2020 all you need to.
The organ in balboa park had 3,400 pipes in 1916 and 4,518 in 2002. Big house grandly french style powered by weather underground. He inherited and expanded his fathers sugar empire to include hawaiian and californian sugar cane and sugar beet farms. It looks similar to catherine tramells san francisco mansion. Growing up in 1940s san francisco, he knew little about greatgreatgrandfather john d. The spreckels mansion apartments san francisco, ca. Apr 27, 2017 the spreckels family is one of san francisco s oldest and most illustrious. A brooding mansion of clinker brick stands out among the victorian houses of pacific heights. Steeped in california history, former country residence of adolph and alma spreckels of san francisco and spreckels sugar company.
Discover spreckels mansion in san francisco, california. Novelist danielle steele lives in the second mansion, located in san francisco. On july 11, zahau and max shacknai were at the spreckels mansion along with. At that time, spreckels mansion featured a brass cage elevator, a marble staircase with leatherpadded handrails, skylights, marble floors and some of the islands most spectacular gardens.
Explore san franciscos most beautiful streets, stopping at leafy lafayette park and the famous spreckels mansion with insights from a local guide created with sketch. San francisco victorian houses tour with special access walks. The spreckels mansion in coronado, ca, lays claim to one of the best locations in san diego county. Sep 01, 2011 rand richards is a san franciscobased historian, author, and lecturer.
Alma spreckels, it turned out, is one of the most famous san francisco historical female figures and one of the first socialites. The other spreckels coronado house, built in 1908 was his bayside house which is now the glorietta bay inn. I looked it up on the web, but the house listed as used for the mansion looks nothing like the one in the movie, i think its a match august 29, 2010 at 8. Spreckels mansions limestone is hidden by hedge sfgate.
First we will look at the great giant historical spreckels mansion where now an incredibly successful woman novelist lives. At the spreckels mansion in san francisco, experience great living. In san franciscos 94109 area, moving here gives you a variety of nearby highlights to enjoy. Original fountain and statuary beckon towards a marvelous covered porch framed by columns. Spreckels was haunted by the great san francisco earthquake of 1906, which caused him to move to coronado island, across the bay from san diego. Their story goes back to claus spreckels, who first started a brewery when he brought his family to san francisco in 1856. It is a mix of renaissance and beauxarts architectural styles. History of the inn coronado island glorietta bay inn. The first published account of the spreckels mansion appeared in the san francisco call for sunday, may 2k, 19 a brief description of the residence estimated cost. Back at the spreckels mansion, the coronado police and the san diego county sheriffs department were treating the death as a possible homicide, in the secondstory guestroom, where the other end. The leasing staff is excited to help you find your perfect new home. A tour of the greatest mansions in san francisco meetup. The history and real estate of the spreckels family. Her beauty and involvement in the art world led her to be a muse for local artists.
The historic spreckels house sonoma, ca 95476 sothebys. Spreckels spreckels mansion, coronado, california, home of industrialist john d. Legends, heroes and heartthrobs and its available on and. Spreckels mansion 2080 washington st san francisco ca 94109. Spreckels later moved into a larger mansion on the other side of coronado, and he gave the ocean boulevard home to his son claus and daughterinlaw ellis as a wedding present in 1910. Bourn mansion san francisco, california atlas obscura. Behind the hedges and inside the history of danielle steels. The spreckels family, embracing a legendary past and. The spreckels organ pavilion in balboa park san diego. The spreckels family is one of san francisco s oldest and most illustrious. For about 45 years, the city of san francisco paid an organist to play regular concerts.
I will give the inside stories as we walk through pacific heights and presidio heights. A investigation into the deaths of max shacknai and. San francisco history association, san francisco, california. Spreckels built this railroad in order to give southern pacific a run for their money. Dec 08, 20 spreckels mansion s limestone is hidden by hedge. The 10bedroom spreckels mansion, where rebecca zahau was found tied up and hung nude in july 2011, is listed for. Our book about the people of san francisco is finally published.
By lost san francisco updated about 7 years ago custom this handsome and grand home was built by adolph claus j. California san francisco county san francisco notes significance. Directly across the street from the beach, the historic home on a huge lot offers glorious views. Large and handsome francophile mansions, built by adolph b. Discover bourn mansion in san francisco, california. Adolph spreckels was the son of san francisco sugar tycoon claus spreckels. Feb 12, 2015 here are some classics of san francisco history books worth a trip to green apple to find a copy.
Spreckels mansion, san francisco, california, home of sugar magnate adolph b. Oct 01, 2015 history is often made of characters such as alma spreckels. Spreckels first permanent residence in the san diego area was the spreckels mansion, located at 1043 ocean boulevard in coronado, designed by architect harrison albright 18661932. After the exposition the organ was installed in the civic auditorium of san francisco. Shacknai moved into the san diego mansion in 2007, using it primarily. Claus spreckels suffered severe losses, though, in the san francisco earthquake and fire of april 1906, but he invested heavily in reconstruction. Though i grew up in the sf bay area and paid many visits to the museums with the palace of the legion of honor being my favorite and feeling so proud of having the rodins in californiai had no idea about almas role. Spreckels mansion, san francisco, california archimaps. The san francisco history association is a group dedicated to remembering our citys colorful past. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options.
The carl spreckels mansion van ness at clay street. Among her many accomplishments, she persuaded her first husband, sugar magnate adolph b. Explore san francisco s most beautiful streets, stopping at leafy lafayette park and the famous spreckels mansion with insights from a local guide created with sketch. A investigation into the deaths of max shacknai and rebecca. Apr 14, 2016 the first published account of the spreckels mansion appeared in the san francisco call for sunday, may 2k, 19 a brief description of the residence estimated cost. Spreckels mansion san francisco all you need to know.
Spreckels mansion san francisco 2020 all you need to know. Behind the hedges and inside the history of danielle steel. Although the claus spreckels building was internally burned out, it was one of the few larger buildings in san francisco to escape structural damage. Spreckels mansion 2080 washington st san francisco, ca. Although the claus spreckels building was internally burned out, it was one of the few larger buildings in. Alma spreckels devoted her life to providing the city of san francisco with amazing art, even commissioning the stunning legion of honor and eventually filling it up with priceless relics, including rodins thinking man. Spreckelsshacknai mansion draws interest despite deaths. Spreckels july 9, 1828 december 26, 1908, his last name has also been misspelled as spreckles, who was a major industrialist in hawaii during the kingdom, republic and territorial periods in the islands history. It is probably very difficult to understand the influence and growth of san francisco today without reading about alma spreckels, florence gould, the crockers and other amazing characters who allowed the city by the bay to become a world attraction for tourists and business alike. History is often made of characters such as alma spreckels.
Coronados spreckels mansion reappears on the market with. No, there werent a lot of stories, said lewis, 79, one of the 45 descendants at this. Spreckels disambiguation page providing links to topics that could be referred to by the same search term. We will walk past the greatest, biggest, and most expensive mansions in san francisco. This book also has some great images of the mansions interiors. Book your tickets online for spreckels mansion, san francisco. In san francisco s 94109 area, moving here gives you a variety of nearby highlights to enjoy. Circa 1898, exquisite italianate country villa in the heart of wine country paradise, sonoma valley.
The earth shook, the sky burned by william bronson, originally published in 1956 and continually reissued is still the best history of the 1906 eart. The home was built with reinforced steel and concrete, an earthquake precaution spreckels insisted upon after living through the 1906 san francisco earthquake. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Visit alamo square home to the proud painted ladies on the pretty postcard row. Spreckels contracted architect harrison albright to build the mansion in 1906. As two tragic deaths fade from memory, the owner of the historic spreckels mansion on coronados ocean.
Spreckels mansion, 2080 washington street, san francisco, san. The mansion is referred to as the spreckels mansion, in reference to the spreckels family who lived there at the turn of the century. Aug 06, 2010 built by alma spreckler grande dame of san francisco and her husband adolph spreckels his name comes second on purpose if you get my drift from 191219, the 55 room beauxarts limestone mansion was designed by george adrian applegarth. Spreckels mansion, 2080 washington street, san francisco. Almas humble beginnings and scandalous lifestyle would alienate her from the cream of san francisco society. The spreckels mansion san francisco, ca apartment finder.