Events

West Side Whimsy Walk May 14th!

Join me on a guided walk of architect Harold Stoner’s unique creations in the Balboa Terrace and Lakeside neighborhoods on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. From Art Deco landmarks to storybook cottages and Spanish castles, see how Stoner waved his magic wand throughout West of Twin Peaks and beyond. The walk is a […]

Lakeside History Talk – Sunday Feb. 27th

All are welcome to the history talk at the Lakeside Property Owners Association meeting on Sunday, Feb. 27th, 2 PM, in the Junipero Serra Playground building, 300 Stonecrest Drive. Hear the surprising story of the Englishman who designed the timeless homes in San Francisco’s Lakeside neighborhood – featured in Bay Area Beauty: The Artistry of […]

San Francisco History Expo – Feb. 12 and 13

Your invited to this exciting free event at the Old Mint (88 Fifth St.) on Saturday and Sunday from 11-4. Many history groups are participating and offering a full range of special activities. I will be speaking at the Author Forum on Saturday at 3PM. I will also be offering copies of Bay Area Beauty […]

Presentation about Harold G. Stoner on Tuesday, Dec. 7th

All are welcome to the free presentation at the weekly meeting of the senior fellowship group at Calvary Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, Dec. 7th, 11:00 AM, at 2515 Fillmore Street. Hear the surprising story of this artistic Englishman – one of San Francisco’s most creative architects – featured in Bay Area Beauty: The Artistry of […]

You’re Invited!

Friday, Oct. 15, 5:30 – 7:30 PM: See the premiere of my new slide show presentation about Bay Area Beauty: The Artistry of Harold G. Stoner, Architect – generously hosted by Barbagelata Real Estate at 45 West Portal Avenue. Enjoy complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP to 415-759-2519 or kathyw@realestatesf.com.

SFMHS Author’s Forum at the Old Mint – Oct. 14th

You are invited to the San Francisco Museum and Historical Society Authors Forum at the Old Mint, 5th and Mission Sts., on Thursday, Oct. 14th, at 6PM. Refreshments will be served. RSVP at 415-537-1105, ext. 100, or rsvp@sfhistory.org. My 15-minute presentation at 6:50 PM of Bay Area Beauty will be one of five presented by […]

Presentation About Architect H.G. Stoner Sept. 7th

All are welcome to the presentation at the Greater West Portal Neighborhood Association meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7th, 7:30 PM at the West Portal Playground building, 139 Lenox Way. Hear the surprising story of this artistic Englishman – one of San Francisco’s most creative architects – featured in Bay Area Beauty: The Artistry of Harold […]

Book Presentation in Forest Hill – September 20

Presentation about Bay Area Beauty: The Artistry of Harold G. Stoner, Architect at the Forest Hill Garden Club on Monday, September 20, at the Forest Hill Clubhouse, 381 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco. Social hour at 11:30 AM, lunch and meeting at Noon, and book presentation at 1PM. Non-members are welcome and can RSVP for a […]

Celebrating Restoration of Hillsborough Landmark

Artistry and grace came together in the celebration June 6th of the reconstruction of the historic Carolands gatehouse designed by Harold G. Stoner. A once-forgotten piece of Hillsborough history has found a new purpose as part of the town’s law-enforcement infrastructure. The former gatehouse of the Carolands Chateau subdivision, which had fallen into disrepair, has […]