Leale House

Leale House with "Susie's Building" in the background

The Leale House is a historic residence located at 2475 Pacific Avenue, between Fillmore Street and Steiner Street, in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California in the United States.[1]

As one of the oldest dwellings in the area,[2][3] the exact origin of the Captain Leale House has been a subject of debate among scholars. Originally serving as the main house for a dairy farm, it is believed to have been constructed as early as 1853.[4][5]

## History

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The building was originally used as a farm house for a 25 acres (10 ha) dairy ranch.[5] Captain Leale, a ferry boat captain, purchased the house in 1883. It is unclear whether he or the previous owner was responsible, but at some point, the facade was remodeled with a false front in the popular Italianate architectural style. Adjacent to the house, Captain Leale constructed a small study in the backyard, which was furnished and designed to resemble a pilot house, reflecting his nautical background.[6]

## See also

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* List of San Francisco Designated Landmarks

## References

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1. ^ Wiley, Peter Booth (September 26, 2000). National Trust Guide / San Francisco: America's Guide for Architecture and History Travelers. John Wiley & Sons. p. 276\. ISBN 978-0-471-19120-9.
2. ^ Insight Guides City Guide San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook). Insight Guides. Apa Publications (UK) Limited. February 1, 2017. p. 261\. ISBN 978-1-78671-684-2.
3. ^ McGrew, Patrick (1991). Landmarks of San Francisco. H.N. Abrams. p. 78\. ISBN 978-0-8109-3557-0.
4. ^ "San Francisco Landmark #45: Leale House". noehill.com.
5. ^ a b Olmsted, Roger R.; Watkins, Tom H. (1968). Here Today: San Francisco's Architectural Heritage. Chronicle Books. p. 24\. ISBN 978-0-87701-125-5. Retrieved June 17, 2024 - via Internet Archive.
6. ^ Olmsted, Roger R.; Watkins, Tom H. (1968). Here Today: San Francisco's Architectural Heritage. Chronicle Books. p. 26\. ISBN 978-0-87701-125-5. Retrieved June 17, 2024 - via Internet Archive.

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