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Octagon House (The)
2645 Gough St, San Francisco, CA 94123
+1 415 441 7512
site: Octagon House (The)
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This proves that fadism is not a recent phenomenon. The design of this oddity built in 1861 is based on a popular theory of the mid-1800s, namely that people inhabiting a space of this shape would live healthier, happier lives. The building now houses a museum of American Colonial and Federal Era decorative arts and historical documents. Another octagon house, not open to the public, can be seen on the 1000 block of Green Street.

Directions

Bus: 41 or 45

Area

At Union St

Hours

Feb-Dec 2 Sun, and 2nd and 4th Thurs of each month noon-3pm. Tours by appointment are the only way to see the house

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