My wife and I toured this fabulous house 33 years ago, on our honeymoon. As impressive as was the house itself, a lasting impression was made by the guide while we were beginning the tour outside on the grounds. He asked our small group if we noticed anything unusual, anything unique? After several wrong guesses, he said simply: "The lawn.". He went on to explain that having a house with a grassy area was (is) virtually unknown in San Francisco. Apparently, when the Haas- Lilienthal house was built, the existing adjacent house was purchased and torn down, just to provide some green space. Now THAT is some impressive extravagance!
The Getty house in Presidio Heights lacked the space for a swimming pool & parking , so the next door house was purchased and completely hollowed out - swimming at main level, parking below - this was around 30 years ago.
I’m astonished that Redwood could be carved like that; I’ve only seen it used as rough carpentry wood, except for the burls. I’m a native San Franciscan, long ago moved to the Great Plains. I have cousins who were lumberjacks and mill workers in the Redwood forests before they became off-limits to lumbering. Thank you for showing this magnificent house! The woodwork is amazing! 😍
I’ve always wondered what San Francisco would have looked like if the earthquake hadn’t happened. Gilded Age houses were so beautiful! The staircase and ceilings were my favorite parts! Thank you, Ken! God bless!
The use of redwood throughout the house gave it so much warmth, and it also had wonderful light from the windows, together they managed to make the house cosy.
I chose the Dining Room; warm ambience with a warm meal, what else would one ask for. Plus sitting at the table and looking 👀 up at the craftsmanship of the coffered ceiling, as you remarked about (thanks 🙏, Ken, for including that detail). P. S. Love ❤️ your presentations, even though I don’t have time to watch them all. 😢
I lived in an apartment about 2 blocks from this house about 50 years ago. I walked by the house frequently, and am very pleased it endures. The house was not open ed for tours until the very late 1970's or early 1980's. I never had an opportunity to see the interior, though I heard that the family's children staged "train crashes" in the toy train room. It was said to be filled with smashed toy trains. The Hass family has a direct connection to Levi-Strauss.
I took a tour of this house almost 20 years ago. I’m afraid I’ve forgotten the guide’s name, but I still remember her tour. The theme was; you can tell a lot about a society by looking at this house’s doors. Somehow each door she pointed out (something I would never have paid attention to) told an entire story to itself.
Impressive house, especially for surviving both the earthquake and fire of 1906, it very much exemplifies the style and finishes of the era and locale. Friends of ours rented out the middle floor of an 8000 s.f., c.1900 Colonial Revival mansion a few blocks west of this (across the street from the “Mrs Doubtfire house”) with curved bays of windows at the corners that had many of the same fine finishes and detailing.
The entire house is magnificent, and it's great to see it very much in its original condition. I hope that the organization that is running it can keep it going and in good repair.
Another interesting and informative segment. Thank you. I toured this house about 40 years ago. As I recall, the guide pointed out one bulge in a wall that was said to be the only evidence in the house of the 1906 earthquake. This house is well worth visiting -- and supporting with the purchase of a tour ticket, a purchase in the gift shop, or donation. Help such remaining landmarks survive with your financial support!. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is well worth joining.
The house survived because it is on Franklin Street, which is a north-south street that is to the west of Van Ness. Van Ness was, in 1906, one of the widest streets in SF (still is). It served as a fire break, preventing the fire from spreading westward.
I love the fireplace with such intricate carving. I also love the stain glass transom windows in the master bedroom. To actually see an antique bathroom with bidet surprised me. Along with the antique kitchen. I guess you could say there was something in each room that I found interesting.
Look up Joslyn Castle in Omaha NE. It would make a lovely video. The philanthropists who owned the beautiful home also built Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
Touring this lovely home was the last event we did prior to the COVID-19 lockdown; I remember wondering if it was safe to be indoors near other people - it’s been a little more than four years already. A fantastic treat to see it in video format. Thank you.
A great story of survival during the earthquake and thank goodness it remained in the family for generations so that it survived subsequent threats like redevelopment that claim so many of our architectural treasures. I was particularly intrigued by the blue walls with gold stenciling in the hall and stairway, quite striking.
I absolutely love this home and I try to never miss taking a peek at it every time that I drive by it. I have not toured it since the late 1980’s. Maybe it’s time to go back again!
My Mother knew a member of the Lilienthal family through the Junior League. She was invited to the house for parties and other events. When the house was opened to the public, I went to visit with my Mother. She pointed out various details and items that belonged to her friend. It was an interesting tour.
It stands in Pacific Heights, a neighborhood that is west of the area of the city that burned. Pacific Heights was untouched by the fire. In fact, it is the most expensive neighborhood in current day San Francisco, and many wealthy people have built their mansions there. If it had been on Nob Hill, it would have burned, since every wooden mansion on Nob Hill was destroyed by the fire.
On my only trip to San Francisco back in 1999 I tried to see this house on the only day it was supposed to be open and that I could go, but after walking from Fisherman's Wharf to the house I found a note stating "short staff. Closed." The outside was impressive.
This mansion is still standing because the fire which accompanied San Francisco's 1906 earthquake was limited to Downtown. While the earthquake itself was devestating, most property losses were the result of fire. The fire was stopped at Van Ness Avenue. The Haas-Lilenthal house was west of that fire line.
My friends lived in this house and it is so beautiful inside many years ago. House is stunning. To be honest there were wonderful home like this all around the Fillmore district but they took all that down and put up these awful square boxes. Beautiful window woods floors you can not believe well loved.
My Grandfather was 10 years old at the time, they used the Family home as a fire break, they move to Oakland across the Bay, his father worked for The Goodyear company and sold rubber goods to the miners up in gold country, horse and buckboard transportation.
I usually don't like the interiors of the big mansions built by the rich. Most of the time they are gawdy. I live the interior of this home. It is simple, yet elegant.
This lovely home is hardly indicative of the most lavish houses in San Francisco at the time, which were far and away more opulent than this, comparatively modest home. As decorated at present, the interiors would have been much finer and up to date in full-blown Queen Anne style. Beautiful, but nothing like the best homes destroyed by the ravages of Nature. Still, a jewel!
Hmm. I'll have to look through my photos from one of my many walks around town to see if I've captured this from the street. The one that has fascinated me for decades is the Old Vedanta Temple on Webster Street! When I first laid eyes on it the building looked like something out of a dream!
Which is my favorite? Considering both my grandmothers still had outhouses in the 1950s, and that was quite an experience, the bathroom is my favorite room!
This is a beautiful house. Rather than to pick a favorite room, I'd have to say that the favorite thing I like about the house would be all of the woodwork. Just beautiful! I've got a silly question, as I'm not really familiar with the West Coast. The Haas family, are they related to the Nascar, Stewart/Haas team/family? Thanks
After looking through my online resources, I do not believe there is any direct relation there. It’s possible that he is part of the same extended family, but I couldn’t find out for certain.
Oh btw I grew up on treasure Island SF on the military base so the elementary school on base had teachers from the SFSD sent in. So like that would help to add
I had a fifth grade teacher named Mr Ryan that actually inherited a almost identical house to this one. It was built in 1888 I think from gold rush money and it's been in his family since 1888 in San Francisco. He was actually in the 1906 earthquake and his house somehow remained unmoved. It had a literal bowling alley in the half basement/floor servants quarters thingie. They still had a working dumbwaiter And the original furnishings and upholstery was Edwardian era stuff. Wouldn't that be weird if it was this exact house or something?
So do they still own it now? Your closed ups indicated the exterior certainly looked as if it needed some tlc with removal painting and either separation of wood or early stages of rot. Or is it just a historic monument owned by a historic house charity?
My wife and I toured this fabulous house 33 years ago, on our honeymoon. As impressive as was the house itself, a lasting impression was made by the guide while we were beginning the tour outside on the grounds. He asked our small group if we noticed anything unusual, anything unique? After several wrong guesses, he said simply: "The lawn.". He went on to explain that having a house with a grassy area was (is) virtually unknown in San Francisco. Apparently, when the Haas- Lilienthal house was built, the existing adjacent house was purchased and torn down, just to provide some green space. Now THAT is some impressive extravagance!
The Getty house in Presidio Heights lacked the space for a swimming pool & parking , so the next door house was purchased and completely hollowed out - swimming at main level, parking below - this was around 30 years ago.
@@johnvonundzu2170That is true about the Getty’s home - three adjoining properties, I had the pleasure of touring a few years ago.
I’m astonished that Redwood could be carved like that; I’ve only seen it used as rough carpentry wood, except for the burls. I’m a native San Franciscan, long ago moved to the Great Plains. I have cousins who were lumberjacks and mill workers in the Redwood forests before they became off-limits to lumbering. Thank you for showing this magnificent house! The woodwork is amazing! 😍
I’ve always wondered what San Francisco would have looked like if the earthquake hadn’t happened. Gilded Age houses were so beautiful!
The staircase and ceilings were my favorite parts!
Thank you, Ken! God bless!
I especially like the exterior.👍
My favorite room is the childrens room. I always love to see their toys and the furniture. So cute!
The use of redwood throughout the house gave it so much warmth, and it also had wonderful light from the windows, together they managed to make the house cosy.
I chose the Dining Room; warm ambience with a warm meal, what else would one ask for. Plus sitting at the table and looking 👀 up at the craftsmanship of the coffered ceiling, as you remarked about (thanks 🙏, Ken, for including that detail).
P. S. Love ❤️ your presentations, even though I don’t have time to watch them all. 😢
Absolutely stunning thank you so much for all the videos and everything that you do I thoroughly enjoy your channel ❤❤❤
I love the flowers in the eaves, and the interior walls that look like chalkboards.
I lived in an apartment about 2 blocks from this house about 50 years ago. I walked by the house frequently, and am very pleased it endures. The house was not open ed for tours until the very late 1970's or early 1980's. I never had an opportunity to see the interior, though I heard that the family's children staged "train crashes" in the toy train room. It was said to be filled with smashed toy trains. The Hass family has a direct connection to Levi-Strauss.
What a beauty. It’s perfect inside and out.
I took a tour of this house almost 20 years ago. I’m afraid I’ve forgotten the guide’s name, but I still remember her tour. The theme was; you can tell a lot about a society by looking at this house’s doors. Somehow each door she pointed out (something I would never have paid attention to) told an entire story to itself.
LOVED that pearlescent fireplace!
Impressive house, especially for surviving both the earthquake and fire of 1906, it very much exemplifies the style and finishes of the era and locale. Friends of ours rented out the middle floor of an 8000 s.f., c.1900 Colonial Revival mansion a few blocks west of this (across the street from the “Mrs Doubtfire house”) with curved bays of windows at the corners that had many of the same fine finishes and detailing.
The entire house is magnificent, and it's great to see it very much in its original condition. I hope that the organization that is running it can keep it going and in good repair.
Another interesting and informative segment. Thank you. I toured this house about 40 years ago. As I recall, the guide pointed out one bulge in a wall that was said to be the only evidence in the house of the 1906 earthquake. This house is well worth visiting -- and supporting with the purchase of a tour ticket, a purchase in the gift shop, or donation. Help such remaining landmarks survive with your financial support!. The National Trust for Historic Preservation is well worth joining.
Ken thank you so much as always for these, it's wonderful to know that this spectacular house survived. Truly breathtaking craftsmanship!
The house survived because it is on Franklin Street, which is a north-south street that is to the west of Van Ness. Van Ness was, in 1906, one of the widest streets in SF (still is). It served as a fire break, preventing the fire from spreading westward.
I love the fireplace with such intricate carving. I also love the stain glass transom windows in the master bedroom. To actually see an antique bathroom with bidet surprised me. Along with the antique kitchen. I guess you could say there was something in each room that I found interesting.
Wow, this one was a heart pounder! I loved the wood work, stained glass and certainly the fireplaces. The hits just keep on coming! Thank you guys! ❤
Look up Joslyn Castle in Omaha NE. It would make a lovely video. The philanthropists who owned the beautiful home also built Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha.
The redwood woodwork and details are what make this house great! Most of the current furniture shown does it no justice haha!
Touring this lovely home was the last event we did prior to the COVID-19 lockdown; I remember wondering if it was safe to be indoors near other people - it’s been a little more than four years already. A fantastic treat to see it in video format. Thank you.
A great story of survival during the earthquake and thank goodness it remained in the family for generations so that it survived subsequent threats like redevelopment that claim so many of our architectural treasures. I was particularly intrigued by the blue walls with gold stenciling in the hall and stairway, quite striking.
I absolutely love this home and I try to never miss taking a peek at it every time that I drive by it. I have not toured it since the late 1980’s. Maybe it’s time to go back again!
What a fantastic house! I would love to tour it! I love the kid's toy room and train room. I's love to play with those toys and trains!
My Mother knew a member of the Lilienthal family through the Junior League. She was invited to the house for parties and other events. When the house was opened to the public, I went to visit with my Mother. She pointed out various details and items that belonged to her friend. It was an interesting tour.
The fact that this home is still standing is nothing less than a miracle. How it survived the earthquake and fire is truly amazing!
It stands in Pacific Heights, a neighborhood that is west of the area of the city that burned. Pacific Heights was untouched by the fire. In fact, it is the most expensive neighborhood in current day San Francisco, and many wealthy people have built their mansions there. If it had been on Nob Hill, it would have burned, since every wooden mansion on Nob Hill was destroyed by the fire.
@@SymphonyBrahms Very interesting. Thanks for the input.
This one is absolutely stunning
On my only trip to San Francisco back in 1999 I tried to see this house on the only day it was supposed to be open and that I could go, but after walking from Fisherman's Wharf to the house I found a note stating "short staff. Closed." The outside was impressive.
I was particularly pleased to see a kitchen and bathroom unaltered since the 1920s. I hate kitchen islands and prefer an actual table with chairs.
Yes. I love to see the old kitchens.
This mansion is still standing because the fire which accompanied San Francisco's 1906 earthquake was limited to Downtown. While the earthquake itself was devestating, most property losses were the result of fire. The fire was stopped at Van Ness Avenue. The Haas-Lilenthal house was west of that fire line.
It's in Pacific Heights, which was spared from the fire.
I call dibs on the back bedroom! What a beautiful house! Thanks Ken!
I loved the house and the history of this house and anyone who had the privilege and honor to live there were blessed 😊
Thanks Ken, always enjoy your videos. Greetings from South Africa.
So beautiful!
My friends lived in this house and it is so beautiful inside many years ago. House is stunning. To be honest there were wonderful home like this all around the Fillmore district but they took all that down and put up these awful square boxes. Beautiful window woods floors you can not believe well loved.
Wow one of the best houses yet
Interesting that the stairs and hall are completely carpeted. Beautiful home
Great video, and great that it's a house that survives. AND another on my list to visit!
I quite enjoyed that house. Wish we had seen it the last time we were in San Francisco.
Awesome thanks for sharing this with us.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Making good on your promise to do more west coast houses! I have never toured the home, but it has always been on my list. Maybe this year.
My Grandfather was 10 years old at the time, they used the Family home as a fire break, they move to Oakland across the Bay, his father worked for The Goodyear company and sold rubber goods to the miners up in gold country, horse and buckboard transportation.
I love Queen Anne architecture same we don't have this kind of architecure in Kenya
I love the woodwork.
Beautiful😊
I would like to have seen more of the interior, especially the tower rooms.
I usually don't like the interiors of the big mansions built by the rich. Most of the time they are gawdy.
I live the interior of this home. It is simple, yet elegant.
Great video
This lovely home is hardly indicative of the most lavish houses in San Francisco at the time, which were far and away more opulent than this, comparatively modest home. As decorated at present, the interiors would have been much finer and up to date in full-blown Queen Anne style. Beautiful, but nothing like the best homes destroyed by the ravages of Nature. Still, a jewel!
The lavish mansions were on Nob Hill, and were destroyed by the fire.
@SymphonyBrahms
Photos of the grandest interiors still exist. The wealth and style of San Francisco was unparalleled.
Hmm. I'll have to look through my photos from one of my many walks around town to see if I've captured this from the street. The one that has fascinated me for decades is the Old Vedanta Temple on Webster Street! When I first laid eyes on it the building looked like something out of a dream!
all of it‼️‼️‼️‼️🥰
Choosing a certain room would be tough. Its all so ornate and carefully put togerher. But I must say I would have loved to be a guest a meal.
My favorite was the tower which was above the other roofs and provided a full view of the surroundings. What were the porches like?
Which is my favorite? Considering both my grandmothers still had outhouses in the 1950s, and that was quite an experience, the bathroom is my favorite room!
This is a beautiful house. Rather than to pick a favorite room, I'd have to say that the favorite thing I like about the house would be all of the woodwork. Just beautiful! I've got a silly question, as I'm not really familiar with the West Coast. The Haas family, are they related to the Nascar, Stewart/Haas team/family? Thanks
After looking through my online resources, I do not believe there is any direct relation there. It’s possible that he is part of the same extended family, but I couldn’t find out for certain.
@@ThisHouse Thank you for trying to find out!
My favorite room was the children play room
How many are employed to keep the place looking as it does? Dusting must be a never ending nightmare!
Not my style but I absolutely want it! I always think I’m not a Queen Anne kinda guy. But for this house, I’m big time Queen Anne!
WOW❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh btw I grew up on treasure Island SF on the military base so the elementary school on base had teachers from the SFSD sent in.
So like that would help to add
What “lay” inside, not “lied” inside.
I lived in San Francisco...well Foster City...a Fancy Suburb just 10-15 minutes South
Foster city fancy ????
@@PatriciaVanAsperen well it was 40 years ago...
I had a fifth grade teacher named Mr Ryan that actually inherited a almost identical house to this one.
It was built in 1888 I think from gold rush money and it's been in his family since 1888 in San Francisco. He was actually in the 1906 earthquake and his house somehow remained unmoved.
It had a literal bowling alley in the half basement/floor servants quarters thingie.
They still had a working dumbwaiter
And the original furnishings and upholstery was Edwardian era stuff.
Wouldn't that be weird if it was this exact house or something?
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Just _imagine_ having to paint that exterior??
Haas family are also know for Levi Strauss
Hmmmm..... What was my favorite part of the house??? It would have to be the Train Room.
NOW MAKE THE STORY COMPLETE, AND DECLARE THIS A DEMOLITION FREE ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Interesting Ken....Go Chiefs!
Btw is this where Haas avacado got their name
So do they still own it now? Your closed ups indicated the exterior certainly looked as if it needed some tlc with removal painting and either separation of wood or early stages of rot. Or is it just a historic monument owned by a historic house charity?
They no longer own the house.
One of my friends is the house manager. Every year she does a haunted house called Mayhem Mansion for Halloween. Check it out.