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 blue sky shines on the Painted
Ladies in 2008 by richiecdisc, 1 more photos
Got back again in 2008 and the sun was shinning though the city was not in view. A better show perhaps but not quite the one I want. When will I get back again? Hopefully soon! Leave a Comment
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A tight, escalating formation of Victorian houses is back-dropped by downtown skyscrapers, providing a stunning contrast. The grassy square itself is an ideal midday break. Alamo Square is truly one of the most photographed locations in San Francisco and Alamo Square's famous "postcard row" at Hayes and Steiner Streets is indeed a visual treat.
Alamo Square Park consists of six city blocks at the top of a hill overlooking much of San Francisco, with a number of large and architecturally distinctive mansions along the perimeter. It is bordered by Hayes Street to the south, Fulton Street to the north, Scott Street to the west, and Steiner Street to the east. A row of Victorian houses facing the park on Steiner Street, known as the painted ladies, are often shown in the foreground of panoramic pictures of the city's downtown area. On a clear day, the Transamerica Pyramid building and the tops of the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge can be seen from the park’s center. Phone: (415) 248-9356Directions: At the intersection of Steiner and Hayes streets, San Francisco, CA 94115. Take Muni bus lines 5, 21, 22, and 24.Website: www.alamosq.org/
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 Alamo Square, San Francisco by Andraf
If you came all the way here, don't stop at snapping a single picture and then walk away. There are many beautiful Victorian houses lining the streets around Alamo Square. The park is also a nice place to stroll. Leave a Comment
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 Alamo Square by JanPeter74
This entire area is filled with Victorian style buildings, but remember that the area is rather remote if you want to combine it with other sightseeing activities. Leave a Comment
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 Alamo Square by wadekorzan
I can also highly recommend walking around the square, because there are really quite a few other beautiful structures to be seen, as well as a magnificent view of the city hall at civic center.
There is an interesting website called Painted Ladies
and more information about Alamo Square to be found at the San Francisco and Tourist and Convention Buro website Leave a Comment
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 Six Sisters, Alamo Square, San
Francisco by cruisingbug
A friend of ours who lives in SF was actually inside one of these houses, visiting a friend of his who lived there. So we're less than six degrees from the "Six Sisters." Leave a Comment Directions: The #21 bus goes right past Alamo Square
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Though you may have never been here before, you've seen Alamo Square a million times. A favorite postcard view - pictured on such TV shows as "Full House" and that horrible show with Brooke Shields (what was that called?) - no view is as quintessentially San Francisco as the famous row of 6 Victorians with the city skyline looming in the background.
Alamo Square is a 4-square block patch on the top of a hill just north of Haight Street in the Lower Haight neighborhood. The famous view is looking east, towards downtown. Surrounding Alamo Square on all sides are many beautiful houses, mostly of the "stick style," which was the 1880-1890 period, immediately preceding the Victorians. There aren't any cafes or anything on the square, but if you walk downhill to Haight St, or go downhill on Fillmore heading north, you'll find coffee and food.
The Zen Center is pretty close to here (I'll try putting a tip on it soon), and the Lower Haight is just down the hill.
Alamo Square is pretty safe at night, though it is close to an unsafe area a couple blocks downhill and to the East. This would be Buchanan Street - the designated crack dealing area. The corner of Page & Buchanan in particular should be avoided. There used to be some gnarly housing projects in this neighborhood, but the replacement housing has cleaned up the area considerably.
VERY IMPORTANT PHOTO NOTE - if you want to take some serious pictures here, come in the afternoon! The morning light is no good; the Victorian house-fronts will be in shadow.
Alamo Square also happens to be 3 blocks from my house. So if you're going to be in the neighborhood, send me an e-mail and I'll meet you for coffee! Leave a Comment Directions: Alamo Square is bordered by Scott & Steiner and Hayes & Fulton Streets. There is no parking garage, but street parking should be available. The #5 or #21 bus goes right to it, or you can take a bus to Haight and Pierce and walk uphill 4 blocks.
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 Another beautiful Victorian at
the square. by Jerelis
Corner Victorians tend to be the most palatial, as is typically demonstrated throughout the city. But anyway...the beauty of the park surrounded by the Victorians is indeed a visual treat! Leave a Comment
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Off course you have to visit this lovely square on the hill; it's one of the most photographed spots in the world! And when you're here, you will find that the whole square is surrounded by houses like this. Have a great time, take some stunning pics!
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 The Painted Ladies, Alamo
Square. by worldkiwi
To get to these famous San Francisco landmarks you need to take bus number 21 from along Market Street.
You won't be alone in photographing these buildings from Alamo Square. I wonder how the inhabitants feel about the hordes gawking at their homes. Leave a Comment Directions: Take bus#21 to Haight. This bus can be caught anywhere along Market Street.
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