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 San Francisco Tale of Identical Twins - Augie and Dave
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Alamo Square, Dave, aka 847 Fillmore, and its identical twin Augie, aka 837 Fillmore, stand as living testaments to the city’s rich architectural and cultural history. The two identical Queen Anne-style mansions, designed in 1893 by architects Ferdinand H. Martens and Alfred Ignatius Coffey, embodied the grandeur of the era.
Over the decades, the twin’s paths diverged, and 847 Fillmore bore witness to San Francisco’s triumphs and tragedies, from its vital role in the 1906 earthquake recovery to enduring devastating fires that reshaped its structure and spirit.
Today, living in the shadow of its taller twin, 847 Fillmore tells a story of resilience and transformation, blending its storied past with a bold vision for the future, symbolizing a city that thrives on reinvention.