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For way, way more on the subject of Alma Spreckels, visit http://www.sparkletack.com/2008/02/03/66-alma-de-bretteville-spreckels/]]>Feb 5th 2008 8:06PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2007/12/25/pacific-heights-estate-of-the-day/http://www.luxist.com/2007/12/25/pacific-heights-estate-of-the-day/
As for the lights -- meh. Not great, not horrible. Light is such a personal thing. I have more types of lights and styles of lights than I could possible use, but ambient light, task light, entertaining light, reading light -- it's all necessary and can be so different. My BF often says "I don't mind having to restore a vintage place, but I want bright modern lights and a new kitchen. No exceptions. I don't want to squint or put up with a "charming" stovetop or "period style light fixtures." " So perhaps there was some of that attitude -- the bones are good enough, but the lights have to be plentiful and contemporary?]]>Dec 25th 2007 6:13PMhttp://www.luxist.com/2007/12/25/pacific-heights-estate-of-the-day/http://www.luxist.com/2007/12/25/pacific-heights-estate-of-the-day/
That office area looks weird, too, absolutely no character to it except for the mini awnings. Seriously, it looks like for part of this house they totally forgot where they were. If I had that house, I'd want to restore it, take pride in historical status.

I do have to admit, though, that shot of the rear view with a glimpse of the garden is a stunner. As is the view from that window.]]>Dec 26th 2007 2:05AMhttp://www.luxist.com/2007/12/25/pacific-heights-estate-of-the-day/http://www.luxist.com/2007/12/25/pacific-heights-estate-of-the-day/
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