A Cottage In Castro Canvas Print

When San Francisco began to settle down in the 1880's, there was a large population of single people. Many men came out to make their fortune during the Gold Rush and stayed. There was a need for comfortable housing. Nearby redwood forests supplied lumber for this burgeoning market. One story cottages with large bey windows allowed for natural light in this pre electric age. Oil lamps and gas were commonly used for illumination at the time. But by 1900 electrification was taking over. Somehow the results of the 1906 Earthquake and Fire bypassed this part of San Francisco. And these charming houses remain as a testament to Victorian charm and coziness.

Hello, and thank-you for taking time to visit my web site. As a long time illustrator specializing in pen and ink, photography developed as a means for me to become expressive in color. My specialty as a line artist has always been history and architecture. I've created series for major companies, publishers, and cultural institutions throughout the United States. Take time to visit some of my galleries. I welcome commissions such as house portraits and hobby related subject matter. Again, take a peek at the galleries to get a better idea. I hope that you enjoy both means of expression and visit often. Thanks, Ira Shander