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Tucked away beneath the eaves of the historic Doolan-Larson Building at the corner of Haight and Ashbury Streets in San Francisco, this narrow wooden staircase offers a quiet moment of intimacy within a structure that has witnessed generations of countercultural history. The well-worn treads, smooth from decades of use, tell a story of residents, musicians, and dreamers climbing toward the attic rooms above—spaces that once looked out on the heart of the Haight-Ashbury revolution. The balusters and railings, crafted from dark-stained wood, bear the subtle patina of time: scratches, dents, and sun-faded varnish that together form a tactile record of lived experience.
The Doolan-Larson Building itself, completed in 1903, is one of San Francisco’s most culturally significant landmarks. During the 1960s, it served as a vibrant crossroads of art, activism, and music, housing both the legendary Mnasidika boutique and, later, the offices of the Haight-Ashbury Free Clinic. Its Victorian structure has survived earthquakes, waves of cultural change, and even periods of near-abandonment, emerging today as a preserved monument to the spirit of the city. Inside, many original architectural details remain intact: tongue-and-groove floors, Douglas fir trim, and handmade joinery that reflect the craftsmanship of early 20th-century builders.
This staircase, captured in soft afternoon light, embodies the texture of memory that defines the Doolan-Larson interior. The interplay between light and shadow along the railing reveals a quiet grace—proof that beauty in architecture often resides not in ornament but in endurance. One can almost imagine Norman Larson himself climbing these steps to the attic, where records once spun and ideas about music, peace, and social change took form.
Today, the building is under the stewardship of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, ensuring that future generations can continue to experience its layered history. The Doolan-Larson Building is more than a relic; it’s a living archive of San Francisco’s creative soul. And this modest staircase—its surfaces nicked by time yet glowing with life—serves as a silent invitation to ascend, explore, and reflect on the stories still echoing between its walls.
HABS/HAER/NPS Survey Info:
Doolan-Larson Building
1500–1508 Haight Street, San Francisco, California
Built 1903 | Architect: Unknown | Style: Edwardian Commercial
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
about 8 or 9 shots merged...lit with 2 speed lights in shoot through umbrellas throughout the space and then blended in PS...not completely thrilled since I see my errors (i.e. right ceiling shadow)
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Walking the streets of Laguna Beach early one morning I spotted this industrial looking overhead light inside an unmarked building. I really liked the softness of the overall illumination, especially how it accented the details at the top. I also liked how it reflected off of the inside of the metal housing.
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The overhead lights and chandeliers are fully operational, so that the dolls can see what they are eating or playing with. The switch panels (15 switches) underneath operate all the lighting, so that the different rooms of the mansion can be turned off and on. Yes, it is eco-friendly with all the windows, too.
This dollhouse has been donated to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, in downtown Chicago.
Visiting Istanbul, Turkey
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The cast, crew and dancers have gone on their lunch break during on location shoot in the ballroom of Southport's Prince of Wales Hotel, for upcoming musical movie, Perfectly Frank.
Seemingly 'guarding' the empty dance floor are associate producer Danny Murphy @ right and my fellow photographer and friend, Ray Wood @ left.
At far left is 1st assistant director, India Greenhalgh (seated) and composer/lyricist Martin Gratton.
(Hand held, without flash.)
February 23, 2017. ©Copyright 2017 Karlton Huber Photography - all rights reserved.
A mix of light and shadow roam the corridors of a small art gallery in Laguna Beach, CA during the pre-dawn hours.
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Ruth Asawa’s delicate wire sculptures float like living geometry in this quiet corner of SFMOMA. Suspended in space, they cast dreamy shadows on the white walls behind them, doubling their presence in soft, ephemeral forms. Asawa’s hand-woven mesh shapes evoke seed pods, water droplets, and organic rhythms—a dance between nature and abstraction. The installation invites you to slow down, look closely, and feel the grace in repetition. It’s a deeply human act of seeing: noticing the way light passes through form, the space between gestures, the hush of a museum moment where art breathes in stillness.
The young couple and their two little boys have a really nice and bright Christmas display at their house. Wonderful to see each night!
An A stock blind box with a bit of history (and in absolutely mint condition). 5090 was one unit of the last Chesham shuttle train.
Loving the genuine Del Monte sticker there. Just adds to the authenticity.
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I thought about naming this image: Elevators to Heaven. I'm glad that I changed my mind.
Taken at 2121 Crystal Drive where the 2007 Artomatic Exhibit, a local art show with many diverse artists, was held in March - May 2007. Each year, this show is held in different locations in the DC area.
The building was undergoing transition. The art show was held on two floors, the sixth and the eighth. I thought the orange sheen/glow from the lobby wall and the floor reflection looked cool.
Location: Crystal City, VA, US
We made a gingerbread house today ... I got so carried away that I put in interior lighting!
A perfect project for the last day of the school holidays.
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
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5.0 sec at f/8.0
ISO200
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shed 13, Dock 2, Port Adelaide, in the dark
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As my home sits on a hill, I enjoy the benefits of sunrise cresting the horizon as it illuminates my wall. This usually only occurs in the winter months.
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Using less than a twentieth the power of Neon and Cold Cathode and one-third of LED lighting. Display lighting without the DOT's, flexible, easy to install & maintain, reduced light pollution, produces no waste heat and is fully recyclable, No Gas, No Glass and No Mercury.
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