McElroy Octagon House, San Francisco

Name: McElroy Octagon House
Address: 2645 Gough St, San Francisco, 94123-4402, United States
Telephone: +1 415-441-7512

#262 among attractions in San Francisco

Museum, History museum, Architecture

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The McElroy Octagon House, also known as the Colonial Dames Octagon House, is a historic octagonal house now located at 2645 Gough Street at Union Street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood of San Francisco, California. On February 23, 1972, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. The house is open to the public for tours. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'52"N, 122°25'37"W

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2645 Gough StNorthwest San Francisco (Union Street)San Francisco 94123-4402 United States

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+1 415-441-7512

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McElroy Octagon House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Aquatic Park Historic District, Lombard Street, Maritime Museum, Fort Mason.

0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Park
Aquatic Park Historic District, San Francisco
16 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of San Francisco, the Aquatic Park Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich maritime history and as a haven for both sports enthusiasts and leisure seekers. This waterfront complex, situated at the northern end of the...
0.5 miNE
Street
Lombard Street, San Francisco
14 min walk • Lombard Street in San Francisco, United States, is famous for its steep, one-block section with eight hairpin turns. Touted as "the crookedest street in the world," this iconic thoroughfare is located in the city's Russian Hill neighborhood.
0.6 miN
Exhibits on the oceangoing experience
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
17 min walk • Nestled along the scenic waterfront of San Francisco, the Maritime Museum stands as a beacon of the city's rich seafaring history. Housed in an art deco building that mirrors the waves of the ocean, the museum offers a deep dive into the maritime heritage of the West...
0.6 miN
Forts and castles, Park, National park
Fort Mason, San Francisco
15 min walk • Fort Mason, in San Francisco, California originated as a coastal defense site during the American Civil War. The nucleus of the property was owned by John C. Frémont and disputes over compensation by the United States continued into 1968. In 1882 the defenses were named for Richard Barnes Mason, a military governor before statehood.
0.6 miN
Chocolate factory turned shopping center
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
16 min walk • Ghirardelli Square is a landmark public square with shops and restaurants and a 5-star hotel in the Marina area of San Francisco, California. A portion of the area was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 as Pioneer Woolen Mills and D. Ghirardelli Company.
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
17 min walk • The Cartoon Art Museum is a California art museum that specializes in the art of comics and cartoons. It is the only museum in the Western United States dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of all forms of cartoon art.
0.6 miSW
Church
Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
15 min walk • Calvary Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in San Francisco, California located in Pacific Heights at the corner of Fillmore Street and Jackson Street.
0.4 miS
Green space for picnics and scenic views
Lafayette Park, San Francisco
11 min walk • Lafayette Park is an 11.49 acres park in San Francisco, California, United States. Originally created in 1936, it is located in the neighborhood of Pacific Heights between the streets of Washington, Sacramento, Gough, and Laguna.
~1450 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Alhambra Theatre, San Francisco
8 min walk • The Alhambra Theatre is a Moorish Revival movie theater building at 2330 Polk Street in San Francisco, California, that opened on November 5, 1926. The theater was designed by Miller & Pflueger. The Alhambra Theatre once had 1,625 seats when it opened and cost $500,000. It was later converted to twin theaters in 1976.
~1740 ftS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Haas–Lilienthal House is a historic building located at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, California, United States, within the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Built in 1886 for William and Bertha Haas, it survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and subsequent fire.
0.6 miSW
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture, Church
Congregation Sherith Israel, San Francisco
17 min walk • Congregation Sherith Israel is one of the oldest synagogues in the United States. It was established during California’s Gold Rush period and reflects the ambitions of early Jewish settlers to San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to McElroy Octagon House?

Nearby attractions include Filbert Street, San Francisco (5 min walk), Alhambra Theatre, San Francisco (8 min walk), Whittier Mansion, San Francisco (9 min walk), Haas-Lilienthal House, San Francisco (9 min walk).

How to get to McElroy Octagon House by public transport?

The nearest stations to McElroy Octagon House:

Trolleybus

Union Street & Gough Street • Lines: 45 (1 min walk)

Bus

Van Ness Avenue & Union Street • Lines: 101, 101X, 24, 24C, 24X, 27, 30, 49, 4C, 54C, 56X, 70, 72X, 90, Dt (5 min walk)
Van Ness Avenue & Vallejo Street • Lines: 49, 90 (6 min walk)

Tram

Hyde Street & Green Street (12 min walk)
Hyde Street & Union Street (12 min walk)

Ferry

Pier 41 Gate 1 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet (29 min walk)
Pier 41 Gate 2 • Lines: Blue & Gold Fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry (30 min walk)

Light rail

Powell Street • Lines: K, N, S, T (36 min walk)

Metro

Powell Street • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (36 min walk)