847 Fillmore: Stories in the Walls
Jim & Sally's DeepDive
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About This Podcast
Step inside the storied walls of 847 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, a Victorian mansion with a rich history spanning over a century. From its role as a Fire Department headquarters after the 1906 earthquake to a clandestine communist spy drama in the shadows and its stunning 2024 transformation into a luxury home, this podcast uncovers the layers of history behind one extraordinary address.
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Echoes of the Past, Visions of Tomorrow - The House That Wouldn’t Fade
For over 130 years, 847 Fillmore has stood as a witness to San Francisco’s history—surviving earthquakes, fires, and transformations. Its incredible history is a time capsule, a microcosm of San…
War, Displacement, and the Fight for Home
In this episode, we uncover the tumultuous history of 847 Fillmore and its connection to wartime displacement and racial inequities in San Francisco. From the forced removal of Japanese Americans…
Flash, the Canine Hero of Alamo Square
Step back in time to 1933–1942, when Jewish Romanian couple Herman and Rosa Marcus transformed 847 Fillmore from a beer baron’s mansion into a vibrant Yiddish social hall. In this episode, we dive…
Benny & The Feds - Dictographs in the Shadows
During the politically charged 1930s, 847 Fillmore was a bustling Yiddish social hall that unwittingly became a targeted venue for the Young Communist League’s secret gatherings. This intriguing…
A San Francisco Tale of Identical Twins - Augie and Dave
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Alamo Square, Dave, aka 847 Fillmore, and its identical twin Augie, aka 837 Fillmore, stand as living testaments to the city’s rich architectural and cultural…
S1E1 A Victorian Love Letter to San Francisco
A deep dive into the rich and multifaceted history of 847 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, from its 1893 construction as one of a pair of identical Victorian mansions to its present-day renovation…
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847 Fillmore: Stories in the Walls has published 6 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in History.
847 Fillmore: Stories in the Walls is currently dormant with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 15m.
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