Last week, when I was taking a look at the Ghiberti doors on Grace Cathedral, I noticed a vacancy sign at one of my favorite apartment buildings in San Francisco. Now, I can't find any listings and I'm not surprised.
It was designed by a self-taught architect, local James Francis Dunn, who clearly absorbed the influences of late-19th century Paris and not a little of Antonio Gaudi.
It's on the National Register of Historic Places, an official San Francisco Landmark and right across the street from Grace Cathedral, as you can see below:
Chambord Apartments (1921)
1298 Sacramento Street, San Francisco
architect James Francis Dunn
7 comments:
Terrific photos! It must be wonderful to live at the Chambord.
Thanks for posting about this! I'll keep an eye out for it the next time I'm in the area.
I tried to find some indoor photos, but unsuccessfully. I read that Dunn loved to include oval and round rooms in his buildings. I think that is why the balconies bulge so at the corners.
Bring your walking shoes - its on a high peak and murderously unaccessible when the cable cars are out of service.
Wonderful photos!
Cable Cars are back in service as of today.
I ride by this building every day on my way home from work. The lease signage has been there for the last 6 months. In over 20 years, I've seen a vacancy sign here rarely.
No ads, there is a number on the sign to inquire. A few months back the Penthouse was for lease. That had to have been spendy.
Hooray! The California St. is really the best cable car line.
They outta put some photos on-line. Six months is a very long time even with the current state of the economy.
Will I see you at the SFIFF next month?
Shahn, YES, I will be there. I'm salivating now for the lineup. Hope to see you!
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