Beautiful Sister Cities: Boulevards and Buildings in San Francisco and Newport

John Tschirch, Architectural Historian

Spreckel's Mansion San Francisco

Spreckel's Mansion San Francisco

Marble House, Newport, RI

Marble House, Newport, RI

The Drive, c.19th century, Artist Unknown

The Drive, c.19th century, Artist Unknown

Join perennial Forum favorite John Tschirch as he explores the scenic beauty, architectural treasures and rich cultural histories of San Francisco and Newport. These two great coastal municipalities form extraordinary case studies of great American cities. Elaborate Victorian houses, picturesque parks, and opulent Beaux Arts boulevards and buildings make each of these urban beauties a visual feast and a story of American sister cities on the East and West coasts.

John Tschirch is an award-winning architectural historian, writer, and photographer. His publications and photography may be viewed at www.johnstories.com.

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