The Victorian Alliance is a not-for-profit organization committed to the preservation and restoration of Victorian and other historic structures, particularly within the city of San Francisco.
Our mission is to support the restoration and preservation of historic buildings, landscapes, and artifacts through advocacy and education.
The 2011 Cole Valley House Tour was a tremendous success! Many thanks to all our guests; the homeowners; the pastor and parishioners of All Saints' Episcopal Church; and the volunteers who helped make the day so wonderful.
The net proceeds from this important fundraiser go toward our Grant Program, which, in turn, supports preservation oriented projects throughout San Francisco. By buying a ticket, you've helped make the amazing city a little bit better.
Look for us again in the future; you never know where we'll turn-up for our next House Tour.
Our support for architectural preservation and restoration includes funding assistance for worthy projects. The resources we provide are distributed through our Grants Program. While often modest, our grants have funded all or part of the repair, restoration, or installation of several easily recognized landmarks throughout San Francisco.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors, against widespread community and preservationist opposition, recently authorized demolition of one of the finest examples of landscape architecture in America.
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Join the Oakland Heritage Alliance (OHA) for a self-guided house tour of the Glenview neighborhood on October 9, 2011. The “Glenview: Bungalow Heaven, Craftsman Paradise” tour will take place in the district known during the early years of the 20th century as the Fourth Avenue Estates.
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Historic Preservation Commission Hearing scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Room 400 City Hall. Two community meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, April 20 at 6 PM and Saturday, April 23 at 10 AM - The Women’s Building, 3543 - 18th Street
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