Portrait of Norman Larson – Inside the Doolan-Larson Residence, San Francisco
Inside the historic Doolan-Larson Building at the corner of Haight and Ashbury, a framed portrait of Norman Larson rests against a backdrop of vintage tile. Larson, with his striking white beard and dignified presence, was the steward of this landmark property and its deep cultural legacy. The residence is more than just architecture; it is a living museum of San Francisco’s countercultural history, filled with artifacts, artworks, and stories that bridge the Victorian era with the 1960s Haight-Ashbury movement. This portrait captures Larson’s quiet strength and his role as caretaker of a building that has witnessed decades of change, from the Summer of Love to the present day. The composition, pairing Larson with a decorative vessel and natural dried flowers, mirrors the eclectic interior design of the house itself—where ornate details, historic furnishings, and art objects combine to create a layered narrative of memory and place.
Portrait of Norman Larson – Inside the Doolan-Larson Residence, San Francisco
Inside the historic Doolan-Larson Building at the corner of Haight and Ashbury, a framed portrait of Norman Larson rests against a backdrop of vintage tile. Larson, with his striking white beard and dignified presence, was the steward of this landmark property and its deep cultural legacy. The residence is more than just architecture; it is a living museum of San Francisco’s countercultural history, filled with artifacts, artworks, and stories that bridge the Victorian era with the 1960s Haight-Ashbury movement. This portrait captures Larson’s quiet strength and his role as caretaker of a building that has witnessed decades of change, from the Summer of Love to the present day. The composition, pairing Larson with a decorative vessel and natural dried flowers, mirrors the eclectic interior design of the house itself—where ornate details, historic furnishings, and art objects combine to create a layered narrative of memory and place.