Cliff House

The story

Blown up by dynamite in 1887, burned down in 1894, rebuilt as a seven-story Victorian castle, survived the 1906 earthquake, then burned again in 1907.

Everything that was here

• 1863–2020

  Cliff HouseRestaurant

  Blown up by dynamite in 1887, burned down in 1894, rebuilt as a seven-story Victorian castle, survived the 1906 earthquake, then burned again in 1907.

  See the map in 1864 →
• 1896–1966

  Sutro BathsEntertainment Venue

  The world's largest indoor swimming pool complex was destroyed by arson during demolition, in what many believe was an insurance scheme.

  See the map in 1897 →
• 1896–1907

  Cliff House (Victorian Chateau)Restaurant

  The magnificent seven-story 'Gingerbread Palace' survived the 1906 earthquake only to burn down a year later during renovations.

  See the map in 1897 →

Nearby history