This is a short walk, just under2 miles. We loved the architecture and the neighborhood.
We begin at 22nd and Dolores St.
Walk east down 22nd towards Valencia St.
Quaint Old Fashioned Market, 22nd and Dolores
On the right is San Jose Avenue, the ‘Old San Jose Road’ and the eastern boundary of Jose de Jesus Noe’s Ranch San Miguel. In 1846 Noe was the last Mexican alcalde of Yerba Buena to be issued a land grant under Mexican rule.
Playful SF Skyline
Adorable child friendly parklet at 22nd just before Valencia.
Turn left at Valencia down 1 block to Hill St, turn left. This neighborhood is part of the Liberty Hill Historical District.
Continue up to Guerrero St turn right and walk to 21st st. Across the street on the SW corner, 900 Guerrero is the old John Daly home. Built in 1895 for the successful San Mateo County dairy farmer.
After the 1906 earthquake Daly subdivided his 250 acre farm and sold them to earthquake refugees. In 1911 that area was named in his honor, Daly City. The house was purchased in 1996 and revamped once again into a magnificent example of Victorian architecture.
Across the street at 3416 21st St(c.1875) is the childhood home of “Sunny Jim” Rolph Jr. San Francisco mayor from 1912 to 1931 and governor of California from 1931 until his death in 1934.
Continue up 21st St where Fair Oaks intersects 21st on the north side. A ‘local celebrity’ has purchased the property and it is currently undergoing a major remodel. Should be amazing when completed!! 😉
Go back down 21st past Guerrero to 3367-3375 21st St.
Built 1885, Stick-style houses, architects Pissis and Moore. Albert Pissis later designed the Flood Building, the Emporium, the Hibernia Bank on Market St. Porch columns and engaged columns by the door frames are design characteristics of the furniture of Charles Eastlake. Thus referred to as Stick-Eastlake, common in the 1880’s.
3339 21st St built 1876 remodeled 1890 by James Kavanaugh, builder of “Postcard Row” on Alamo Square. This house is the only one on this street to retain it’s original iron fence.
At Valencia turn left and enjoy the beautiful parklet in front of the Blue Fig cafe.
Blue Fig Cafe
Next corner continue up Liberty St.
Note: Part of the Liberty Hill historic district providing good examples of middle-class housing in the late 19th century. The Mission District was one of SF’s first suburbs. Houses are set back with front and rear yards.
45 and 49 Liberty St (1867, c.1870’s)
45 built and inhabited by Marshall Doane, a hay-press manufacturer until 1903. 1870’s built duplex next door as income property. They share a common wall rather tan free standing.
70 Liberty St (1876)
Originally 2 stories. When the U.S. Coast Guard took over the building they needed more space so added another story.
Walk up to the corner 845 Guerrero (1871)
One of the oldest houses in the neighborhood, built for Marsden Kershaw, co-owner of a coal yard. A flat-front Italianate with a picturesque rose garden in the front.
827 Guerrero St (1881, 1890)
Built for John McMullen, SF Bridge Company, responsible for dredging Oakland Harbor, building part of SF seawall, and docks at Fort Mason and Hunters Point. Remodeled in 1890 by Newsom Brothers. A unique blend Queen Anne style.
At 20th St turn right. Note the difference in architecture on the right and left sides of street. The 1906 fire line came to this point.
929 – 945 Valencia St (1876)
Italianate bay window row houses part of The Real Estate Associates development that included that entire block.
Succulents and animal topiary
Note the first driveway parklet beautifully designed with succulents and animal topiary.
At 21st turn left to Lexington St. (1875)
Previously called Stevenson St. Part of The Real Estate Associates development, an excellent example of 19th century speculative-built housing. Lots are 22’x75′ and sold for approx $3,350. Wood-frame Italianates, both flat front and slanted-bay styles.
Turn left on 20th and left on Valencia to head back to 22nd and our start point.
