Atherton House, Historical residence in Nob Hill, San Francisco, US.
The Atherton House combines Queen Anne and Stick-Eastlake architectural styles, featuring horizontal lines, a clipped gable, and a short tower at 1990 California Street.
Built between 1881 and 1882 by Dominga de Goñi Atherton, the house changed ownership multiple times before architect Charles J. Rousseau converted it into 13 apartment units in 1923.
The property represents the evolution of San Francisco residential architecture from grand single-family mansions to multi-unit dwellings following the 1906 earthquake.
The building maintains its residential function with multiple apartment units, requiring advance arrangements for architectural or historical documentation visits.
Novelist Gertrude Atherton, who married into the family, documented life in the house through her literary works, providing detailed accounts of its early years.
Location: San Francisco
Address: 1990 California Street, San Francisco, California, U.S.
GPS coordinates: 37.79000,-122.42611
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:42
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