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 Eight sided mansion |
2645 Gough Street (at the corner of Union Street) San Francisco, CA 94123 United States +1 415 441 7512 http://www.nscda.org/museums/c... |
This proves that fadism is not a recent phenomenon. The design of this oddity built in 1861 is based on a popular theory of the mid-1800s, namely that people inhabiting a space of this shape would live healthier, happier lives. The building now houses a museum of American Colonial and Federal Era decorative arts and historical documents. Another octagon house, not open to the public, can be seen on the 1000 block of Green Street. Admission is free and reservations are only required for groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Melanie (Newman) Wilson |