Trocadero, San Francisco, Historic roadhouse in Parkside District, San Francisco, US
The Trocadero features a yellow gabled house with Stick-Eastlake architecture, including a cupola and flagpole at Sigmund Stern Grove.
Built in 1892 as a rest stop for wealthy San Franciscans heading to Lake Merced, the building served as gambling venue and dancing destination.
The site currently hosts seasonal events including the Stern Grove Music Festival and Recreation Department Halloween haunted house celebrations.
The structure remains temporarily closed for repairs after a eucalyptus tree damaged the roof during severe winter storms in March 2023.
Political boss Abe Ruef chose this remote location as his hiding place during the 1907 municipal graft trials before his arrest.
GPS coordinates: 37.73621,-122.47801
Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:01
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