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Painted Ladies Near Alamo Square

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Any fan of ’90s sitcom Full House will recognise the Victorian houses near Alamo Square, but San Francisco has ‘painted ladies’ in many other neighbourhoods to.

Painted Ladies Near Alamo Square
Painted Ladies Near Alamo Square

“Painted ladies” is a term in American construction and architecture that is used to refer to Victorian and Edwardian style houses and buildings painted in three or more colors that embellish or enhance their original architectural details.

Painted in three or more colours highlighting their Victorian architecture, painted ladies aren’t unique to San Francisco, but the Foggy City just wouldn’t be the same without them. They are a major tourist attraction and an original part of the city.

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