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 Named for two hills reaching approximately 910 feet each, Twin Peaks offers the most panoramic views of the city and bay. Some homes on the northern crest of Twin Peaks resemble Spanish Villas, while the eastern side has mainly apartment houses.
West of Twin Peaks:
Originally, part of the Rancho San Miguel, the West of Twin Peaks area consisted of some of the last parts of San Francisco open to development. It took the promise of the Twin Peaks tunnel and the final resolution of land owner Adolph Sutro's estate (decades in probate!) to open the door.
Noted architects and planners such as Mark Daniels, the Olmsted Brothers, Henry Gutterson and Joseph Leonard turned away from San Francisco's grid-style street design and created 'residence parks' with wide, curving boulevards elegantly landscaped.
If you are interested in writing a brief history of the neighborhood to share with the community, please contact us! |
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