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
War, Displacement, and the Fight for Home
In this episode, we uncover the tumultuous history of 847 Fillmore and its connection to wartime displacement and racial inequities in San Francisco. From the forced removal of Japanese Americans under Executive Order 9066 to the arrival of Black Southern migrants seeking wartime opportunities, we explore how Alamo Square, the Fillmore, and Japantown evolved during and after World War II. Focusing on the events of November 1943, we examine the stark realities of urban displacement, systemic housing discrimination, and the resilience of those who called 847 Fillmore home.
🔊 Join us as we bring history to life, one story at a time.