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Facade Restoration of a Classical Revival Building in Duboce Triangle, San Francisco

Originally built in 1907, this Edwardian-era building had suffered significant alterations over time. The restoration process sought to preserve the building’s form, features, and historic character, as they appeared during its original period, by removing modern elements and reconstructing missing features based on physical and documentary evidence.

The building, which contributes to the potential Duboce Triangle Historic District, features a prominent entablature and cornice, along with bay windows on all stories. The first-story porch is adorned with columns and an ionic capital, and the upper stories are defined by projecting bay windows with wood, double-hung sash windows.

The building embodies the Edwardian Classical Revival style, which was common in the area from 1901 to 1910.

This architectural style is noted for its bulky projecting cornices, classical columns, and decorative ornamentation. The Edwardian-style ornamentation is typically more restrained than the earlier Victorian-era detailing but often incorporates rich spandrel panels, friezes, and dentil moldings.