Haas-Lilienthal House
Why it's listed
Built about 1886 at 2007 Franklin Street in San Francisco, this large wooden house was commissioned by William Haas, a successful wholesale grocer who had come from Bavaria in the 1870s. It rises two stories above a high basement, with a large attic and a rounded corner tower under a conical roof. Horizontal siding, bands of shingles and scale-like shingles cover the walls, and the carved trim mixes Victorian and early Colonial Revival forms. Inside, the principal rooms use oak, mahogany and redwood, and the basement holds a ballroom with a musicians' alcove. A garage and bedroom annex designed by Gardner Dailey was added in 1928. The house is mainly Queen Anne in style, with details anticipating the Shingle Style. It is valued for its picturesque late Victorian character, its size and its excellent preservation. It also stayed with the Haas family and its descendants for two generations, an unusual continuity of ownership in San Francisco.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a large, well-preserved example of late Victorian picturesque design, mainly Queen Anne with hints of Shingle and Colonial Revival detail. It is also notable for remaining in one family across two generations, unusual in San Francisco, and for surviving in an area where many fine old houses have disappeared.
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 73000438, listed July 2, 1973. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 2007 Franklin St., San Francisco |
|---|---|
| County | San Francisco |
| Listed | July 2, 1973 |
| Reference number | 73000438 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 19th Century |
| Architectural style | Queen Anne, with Shingle Style and Colonial Revival details |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in excellent condition, unaltered in its original site, and used as a private residence; a two-story annex was added in 1928. |
| Acreage | 0.2 |
| Coordinates | 37.79311, -122.42479 (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 73000438.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5636548
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.