Noe Valley in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Lapidos House
Circa 1888
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2021
1. The Lapidos House Marker
Inscription.
The Lapidos House. Circa 1888. Built by developer C. More Hare in 1888, this house was one of four constructed on McHutchison Creek, now Jersey Street. In 122 it has had but eight owners. The early San Francisco years merchant prince, Israel Kaufman, grandfather of the current owner, lived here until the Great Earthquake of 1906. From 1974 to 1978 it was an integral part of the Noe Valley red light district. The current owner, Jack Lapidos, purchased the house in 1978 and expanded it to its current state. A devoted patriot, a U.S. flag is flown at all times.
Built by developer C. More Hare in 1888, this house was one of
four constructed on McHutchison Creek, now Jersey Street. In
122 it has had but eight owners. The early San Francisco
years
merchant prince, Israel Kaufman, grandfather of the current
owner, lived here until the Great Earthquake of 1906. From 1974
to 1978 it was an integral part of the Noe Valley red light district.
The current owner, Jack Lapidos, purchased the house in 1978
and expanded it to its current state. A devoted patriot, a U.S. flag
is flown at all times.
Erected by Noe Valley Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 37° 45.03′ N, 122° 25.934′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in Noe Valley. Marker is at the intersection of Jersey Street and Noe Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Jersey Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Jersey Street, San Francisco CA 94114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 24, 2021
2. The Lapidos House and Marker
The marker is barely visible here, just above the hedge by the roofline of the automobile. And the house is barely visible here, mostly obscured by the trees.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 138 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 24, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.