The centenarian San Francisco “anti-Victorian” is on the market for the first time since 1970, asking $9 million.
was built in 1899, it was bucking the main building trend in San Francisco at the time. Its design is the work of architect Newton J. Tharp, and its clean stately lines and unembellished shingle exterior exemplify Tharp’s decidedly anti-Victorian aesthetic.
While this look would help shape the city after the earthquake and fire of 1906, it was novel at the time. “Tharp was not a fan of Victorian architecture,” said listing agent Max Armour of Compass. “He felt that style to be presumptuous and preferred a more simple, dignified style. He had a long career in the city and held a lot of sway in the design of this city, especially after the great quake.”Tharp’s unembellished style shows clearly inside the 4,990-square-foot home.
, when Swain died, it was Tharp who “perfected the plans for the present ferry building.” He went on to design numerous iconic municipal buildings, as well as many private homes.During his lifetime, Tharp was a member of the American Institute of Architects and served as director of the San Francisco Art Institute.
At the time of his death, Tharp was city architect of San Francisco . In all of these municipal structures, we see the same clean, classic design we find in 2590 Union, a style he spent decades creating and perfecting in the Bay Area.2590 Union in San Francisco is for sale for $9 million.
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