victorian

San Francisco's Beloved Dickens Fair Returns

It's hard to believe the holiday season is upon us once more. At this time of the year, Hartford Properties likes to give a shout out to one of San Francisco's beloved traditions, The Great Dickens Christmas Fair. The theme of course derived from Charles Dickens, the author A Christmas Carol, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations to name a few. Established in 1970, this perennial event brings together our Bay Area community and a cast and vendors who work diligently to bring a Victorian Christmas card to life. Located in the Exhibition Halls of the Cow Palace at 2600 Geneva Avenue in San Francisco, you don't want to miss partaking of this holiday feast.

2013 Victorian Alliance House Tour: Mission District, Sunday, October 20th

Tickets are available now for the Victorian Alliance's 2013 House Tour. This year the tour spotlights San Francisco's Mission District with a focus on South Van Ness Avenue's Mansion Row. It's on Sunday October 20, 2013 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Tickets purchased prior to October 11, 2013 are $45.00. After October 11, 2013 and on the day of the tour, tickets are $50.00. You may purchase online at www.victorianalliance.org.

Hartford Properties Steeped In History

Welcome to the official launch of the Hartford Properties blog. In addition to providing details about properties we are representing and seminars being held at our office, this blog will be a venue for highlighting multiple aspects of why the Bay Area is such a great place to call home. From historical information and local businesses to communities and upcoming events, check in at Hartford Properties for the latest.

This week, we'd like to take a moment to feature our own office located at 1427 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 at 25th Street. According to San Francisco's Planning Department, this Victorian grand dame was constructed in the 1890s and occupied by John A. Christen and family who were the owners/operators of Christen Creamery.