This was the last day of our tour. Sutro’s at Cliff House: Our last meal in San Francisco was this elegant brunch with a view of the ocean. While we were browsing the old photos on walls, the executive chef came to us and told us the story of Cliff House. It was destroyed andContinue reading “San Jose / San Francisco Victorian Themed Tour – Day 4”
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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”
SketchUp Course at West Valley Occupational Center
Course Description: The course is designed to enhance professional designers’ ability to envision and communicate their projects using the SketchUp program. Course Length: Tuesday, April 22 – Thursday, Jun 5 (This is the 1st attempt of this type of course catering to working professionals. The regular semester is 20 weeks long.) Course Setup: Open Lab:Continue reading “SketchUp Course at West Valley Occupational Center”
MICHELLE CHIANG 