Haas–Lilienthal House, Victorian house museum in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, US.
The Haas-Lilienthal House is a Queen Anne-style residence built in 1886 and located in Pacific Heights, showcasing Victorian design in its layout and details. The building preserves its original interior furnishings and architectural elements from that era.
The house was built in 1886 for merchant William Haas and his wife Bertha Greenebaum by Bavarian architect Peter R. Schmidt and contractors McCann & Biddell. In 1906 the family watched the fire from the roof before evacuating to Lafayette Park; the blaze stopped at Van Ness Avenue three days later, sparing the house. Alice Haas-Lilienthal died in 1972 after nearly eighty years there, and her children donated the mansion to San Francisco Heritage in 1973.
The house reveals how Jewish immigrant families lived in San Francisco and their role in shaping the growing city. The preserved rooms and belongings tell stories of their daily life and place in the community.
Visitors can explore the house only through guided tours, which help you understand the interior spaces and their historical context. Check current hours before visiting, as they vary by season.
It is the only Victorian private residence in San Francisco that operates as a museum while keeping all of its original interior intact. This makes it a rare glimpse into everyday life from that era.
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