847 Fillmore: Stories in the Walls
Step inside the storied walls of 847 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, a Victorian mansion with a rich history spanning over a century. From its role as a Fire Department headquarters after the 1906 earthquake to a clandestine communist spy drama in the shadows and its stunning 2024 transformation into a luxury home, this podcast uncovers the layers of history behind one extraordinary address.
847 Fillmore: Stories in the Walls
A Victorian Love Letter to San Francisco
A deep dive into the rich and multifaceted history of 847 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, from its 1893 construction as one of a pair of identical Victorian mansions to its present-day renovation as a luxury home.
We chronicle the various uses of the property, including its service as Fire Department headquarters after the 1906 earthquake, a Yiddish social hall, and a modern-day bed-and-breakfast.
Transformative events like fires and the building's role as an unwitting target of communist plotters during The Great Depression to World War II housing for displaced Black families are documented. Finally, a close-up of the extensive 2024 renovation, blending the building's Victorian heritage with modern amenities.