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San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 2

Our day began with a nice champagne cruise in the San Francisco Bay. I enjoyed the view of the City. We sailed to the Golden Gate Bridge. And we went around Arcatraz. Ghirardelli Square: Brune-Reutlinger Mansion: We were privileged to be guided by owner Richard Reutlinger touring though this well-restored Victorian mansion. The house was built inContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 2”

San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 1

After meeting everyone in the group at dinner the night before and a good night sleep, we officially started our excited tour. Winchester Mystery House: I can only describe 38 years (1884 – 1922) of non-stopping construction as ‘crazy’! A humble farm house turned into a mansion of approximately 24,000 square feet of living space.Continue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 1”

San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour with Eleanor Schrader

This 4th of July weekend, I joined the San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Architecture Tour organized and led by award-winning historian Eleanor Schrader. I became a fan of Eleanor’s since the first time I met her. (Read about my first tour with Eleanor HERE.) I was so happy that I could fit the San Jose / SanContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour with Eleanor Schrader”

Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park

On February 14, 2015, I visited Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright at Barnsdall Art Park as part of its celebration of reopening after years of restoration work. For one night only, the admission was waived and photographs were allowed. It was 9 a.m. when I got there. It was a beautiful clear day! After waitingContinue reading “Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Art Park”