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501 Marina Boulevard by dalecruse

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501 Marina Boulevard

501 Marina Boulevard in San Francisco sits at the corner of Scott Street in the Marina District, an area known for its post-1920s development following the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. This white stucco building, with its Mediterranean Revival style, reflects a design popular during the early 20th century. Characterized by its red tile roof, arched windows, and decorative balconies, the building evokes an Old World charm that aligns with the district's architectural roots. The clean lines and symmetrical facade complement its urban coastal surroundings, offering an understated elegance.

The Marina District's transformation into a residential area came after the exposition, with land reclaimed from the bay. Many buildings here, including 501 Marina, were constructed to meet the growing demand for upscale housing. The neighborhood's design reflects a mix of aesthetics inspired by Spanish and Italian influences, with this structure standing as a representative example. Its prominent location provides a commanding view of the bay, with proximity to landmarks like the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field.

Though the architect of this specific building is not widely documented, its style reflects broader trends in the district, where architects sought to create a seamless blend between California's coastal environment and Mediterranean influences. From its graceful arches to its warm-toned roof tiles, this property underscores the era's emphasis on aesthetics and functionality. Today, it stands as a reminder of the district's transformation into a sought-after residential area following San Francisco's historical evolution.

Our Dream Home by Tim and Renda

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Our Dream Home

A turn of the 20th Century, multi-story home facing the river on Battery Place.

Aboard the riverboat, Southern Belle cruising the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Hamilton County Tennessee. September 6, 2020.

Thomas & Mattie Brown House Wylie, Texas_MG_0003 by 3Bs7Gs

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Thomas & Mattie Brown House Wylie, Texas_MG_0003

William Thomas Brown (1848-1907), a native of Illinois, married Martha (Mattie) J. Housewright in 1871. They moved to Wylie [Texas] shortly after its establishment on a newly constructed railroad line from Paris to Dallas built by the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad company in 1886. Thomas and his business partner John H. Burns purchased over 31 acres, which included this site, from Nancy and James Vaughn Russel in 1887. The Browns secured this home site in 1888 and replaced their original residence with this ornate Queen Anne style structure in 1905. The house, with six rooms downstairs and one large room upstairs, exhibits an unusual variety of material, elaborate roofscape and asymmetrical plan typical of the Victorian era. The gables of the four dormers are covered with original fishscale shingles. Prominent features include a wraparound porch with slender paired doric columns, dentil frieze, palladian windows and polygonal bays with cutaway corners on their side elevations. Although Thomas Brown died just two years after the house was built, Mrs. Mattie Brown continued to live here until her death in 1922. The house was then inherited by the Browns' adopted daughter, Tennie Lee (Rattaree) Creel and remained in her family until 1931.**Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1992***

In 2015 The town of Wylie, Texas purchased this house, so it is now open to the public.