Victorian Homes

Remarkable S.F. House Embodies City's Evolution

A Victorian house in the Western Addition neighborhood of San Francisco may be the Zelig of the city's social history. From middle class professionals, to working class earthquake refugees, to Japanese entrepreneurs, to jazz mecca; it's seen it all.

May 15, 2013 - The San Francisco Chronicle

An Historic Preservation Horror Story

A movie location scout fell in love with a turn-of-the-century Victorian in Queens, but ended up not using it for the TV show they were scouting. Years later, they returned and found that something horrible had happened.

July 3, 2012 - Scouting New York

Years-Long Preservation Effort May Come to Conclusion Soon

After years in waiting, two historic Victorian neighborhoods in Brooklyn are finally coming up for historic designation approval.

March 23, 2008 - The New York Times

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