Before & After ~ San Francisco Italianate in 1974 and Today.
This beautiful Italianate style townhouse in the Dolores Heights neighborhood of San Francisco was stripped of its Victorian ornament and covered in faux brick asphalt siding in the post-WWII period.
The “before” photo was taken in 1974 by Judith Lynch, who documented the condition of many Victorian houses before they were restored. Many of her photos can be found on OpenSFHistory.org. The current photo is from SFARMLS.
Fortunately, subsequent generations have learned to appreciate Victorian architecture, and the house has been restored to its original appearance. The current paint scheme is not exactly period correct, but it is pretty close by San Francisco standards. More importantly, the house has had its proportions restored with the return of its frieze, cornice, and other trim elements.
Italianate is one of 25 styles and types described and illustrated with hundreds of color photos in Chapter 2 of “Restoring Your Historic House, The Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners.”
Signed and personalized copies of the award-winning and bestselling 720-page hardcover book are available from the author at YourHistoricHouse.com and through the shop on this page.
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