These are houses are known as the “Painted ladies”. They were part of the 48,000 Victorian and Edwardian style houses built in San Francisco between 1849 and 1915. Many were painted in bright colors, such as red, yellow, chocolate, orange, and blue. They stand to represent the culture of its time. The majority were destroyed in an earthquake in 1906, these on Nob Hill still stand.

My family and I lived in these type of condos during our stint in San Francisco. Not only did It feel like I was continuing a part of history, but it’s practicality made sense in the city. Instead of building out, the condos are instead built upwards to conserve space. It is plenty spacious for a family, and I believe a tactic that we as a society should utilize to better conserve the environment around us. The street also incorporates nature to make the resident feel a sense of the outdoors.