Edwards, Frank G., House
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Why it's listed
Built in 1883 at 1366 Guerrero Street in San Francisco, this two-story wood-frame house was designed by architect Joseph Gosling and constructed by carpenter-builder Florence Crowley for Frank G. Edwards. Edwards, an English-born decorator who arrived in the city in 1852, imported carpets and wallpaper and made his home a showcase for his wares. The flat-fronted Italianate exterior carries rich ornament, including bracketed cornices, rondels and an elaborate entry pediment. The cruciform plan, uncommon in San Francisco and seemingly a Gosling trademark, remains largely readable despite conversion to three units. The parlor is the most intact room, keeping its original Scottish-woven carpet, wallpaper, ceiling medallion, marble mantel and gilded mirror. Edwards also served as Fire Commissioner and founded a daily real estate listing, Edwards' Abstract. The property stayed in his family until 1949, and a brick retaining wall and garden still set it apart from the dense street.
Significance in brief: The house was designed by architect Joseph Gosling and built by Florence Crowley for Frank G. Edwards, an English-born decorator, wallpaper manufacturer and civic figure. It is an early Italianate design with a cruciform plan and is considered Gosling's most notable surviving work in San Francisco. Its parlor keeps its original carpet, wallpaper, ceiling ornament, mantel and mirror. Edwards also founded Edwards' Abstract from Records, a daily real estate listing.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82000986, listed October 29, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 1366 Guerrero St., San Francisco |
|---|---|
| County | San Francisco |
| Listed | October 29, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82000986 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1883 |
| Architect / builder | Florence Crowley/Joseph Gosling |
| Architectural style | Flat-fronted Italianate |
| Areas of significance | Commerce, Art, Politics/Government, Architecture, Social History |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied; in excellent condition and described as unaltered, with the original plan largely intact, now divided into three units with a rear master bedroom addition. |
| Acreage | 0.1 |
| Coordinates | 37.74921, -122.42275 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82000986.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q85761941
- This listing as JSON
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