The Painted Ladies houses
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Painted Ladies - by Ross Joyner on Unsplash
Description
Painted Ladies is a term used in American architecture to describe Victorian and Edwardian houses that have been repainted in several colours to enhance their architectural details. The trend started in San Francisco in the 1960's with artist Butch Kardum and spread to his neighbours, then other neighbourhoods and on to other cities in the country. The most famous and photographed lot is in Lower Haight, opposite Alamo Park, at 710-720 Steiner Street. The lot is also known as the 'Seven Sisters'.
Access & Transport
If you are heading to the 'Seven Sisters' row then bus stop 'Hayes St & Steiner St' (21) and 'Fillmore St & Grove St' (22) are both 1 min away. Other options with good connectivity include 'Duboce Ave & Church St' and 'Market St & Church St' / 'Church' stations
Instructions & Recommendations
Nearby attractions include the Asian Art Museum, the Castro and The Mission neighbourhoods.
Environmental & Social
No carbon footprint and socially/community neutral
Conclusion
San Francisco has several rows of painted Victorian and Edwardian houses. The one on Steiner St is somehow the most famous and worth a passing look and picture but is not unique by any means. A clear case of self-fulfilling fame.
Key positive
Photogenic
Key negative
Nothing exceptional
Suitability
No restrictions but Steiner St has a significant gradient (this is SF after all...)
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:0h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo