Abner Phelps House, San Francisco

Name: Abner Phelps House
Address: San Francisco, United States

#440 among attractions in San Francisco

Gothic Revival architecture

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The Abner Phelps House is currently the oldest house in San Francisco, constructed in approximately 1850 by Abner Phelps and his wife Augusta Roussell with pre-constructed house parts. It is located at 1111 Oak Street just west of Divisadero Street in San Francisco's Haight Ashbury district. The home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is San Francisco Landmark Number 32, since 1979. The house is not open to the public and as of 2019 is the location of a private business. ()

Coordinates: 37°46'22"N, 122°26'17"W

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Northwest San Francisco (Buena Vista)San Francisco United States

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Abner Phelps House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Haight Street, Painted Ladies, Booksmith, Wiggle Bicycles.

0.5 miSW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Haight Street, San Francisco
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Haight Street serves as a vibrant and bustling shopping district, steeped in a rich tapestry of history and culture. Known for its pivotal role in the 1960s hippie movement, Haight Street today is a colorful blend of vintage...
~1920 ftNE
Iconic row of historical Victorian homes
Painted Ladies, San Francisco
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, the Painted Ladies are a charming row of Victorian houses that have become one of the city's most photographed landmarks. These historic homes, known for their vibrant colors and intricate architectural details, are a delightful...
0.7 miW
Shopping, Bookshop
Booksmith, San Francisco
17 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, Booksmith stands as a cherished beacon for literature lovers and the reading community. This independent bookstore, with its diverse selection and welcoming atmosphere, has been a cultural...
~1860 ftE
Cycling, Bike path
Wiggle Bicycles, San Francisco
9 min walk • The Wiggle is a one-mile, zig-zagging bicycle route from Market Street to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, that minimizes hilly inclines for bicycle riders. Rising 120 feet, The Wiggle inclines average 3% and never exceed 6%.
~1590 ftNE
Square
Alamo Square, San Francisco
8 min walk • Alamo Square is a residential neighborhood and park in San Francisco, California, in the Western Addition. Its boundaries are Buchanan Street on the east, Turk Street on the north, Baker Street on the west, and Page Street Street on the south.
0.5 miS
Park, View point, Trail
Corona Heights Park, San Francisco
14 min walk • Corona Heights Park is a park in the Castro and Corona Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California, United States. It is situated immediately to the south of Buena Vista Park.
0.4 miSW
Trails, trees and San Francisco city views
Buena Vista Park, San Francisco
10 min walk • Buena Vista Park is a park in the Haight-Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. It is the oldest official park in San Francisco, established in 1867 as Hill Park, later renamed Buena Vista.
~950 ftN
Theater
Harding Theater, San Francisco
5 min walk • The Harding Theater is a historic movie theater located at 616 Divisadero Street in San Francisco, California. The space is currently occupied by the Emporium Arcade Bar.
0.6 miS
Museum, Natural history museum, Children's museum
Randall Museum, San Francisco
15 min walk • The Randall Museum is a museum in central San Francisco, California, owned and operated by the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department with the support of the Randall Friends. The museum focuses on science, nature and the arts.
0.7 miSE
Monuments and statues
California Volunteers Sculpture, San Francisco
17 min walk • California Volunteers, also known as the California Volunteers' Memorial and the Spanish–American War Memorial, is an outdoor sculpture installed in 1906 by Douglas Tilden.
~1860 ftSE
Park, Playground
Duboce Park, San Francisco
9 min walk • Duboce Park is a small urban park located between the Duboce Triangle and Lower Haight neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. The park is less than one block wide from north to south and two blocks wide from west to east. Its western boundary is Scott Street, and its eastern boundary is Steiner Street.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abner Phelps House?

Nearby attractions include Harding Theater, San Francisco (5 min walk), The Independent, San Francisco (5 min walk), Alamo Square, San Francisco (8 min walk), Sunset Tunnel, San Francisco (9 min walk).

How to get to Abner Phelps House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abner Phelps House:

Trolleybus

Divisadero Street & Oak Street • Lines: 24 (2 min walk)
Castro Street & Duboce Avenue • Lines: 24 (8 min walk)

Bus

Haight Street & Divisadero Street • Lines: 7, N-Owl (3 min walk)

Light rail

Sunset Tunnel East Portal • Lines: N (9 min walk)
Duboce Avenue & Church Street • Lines: N (14 min walk)

Tram

Market Street & Sanchez Street • Lines: F (16 min walk)

Train

Carl Street & Cole Street (21 min walk)
UCSF Parnassus (32 min walk)

Metro

16th Street Mission • Lines: Blue, Green, Red, Yellow (29 min walk)