For most San Franciscians, Albion Castle is either unknown or a complete mystery. If you’re looking for a truly eclectic experience in Fog City, then head to this amazing castle.
The Albion Castle was built in 1870 and features underground caves. The caste was built as the site for a brewery called the Albion Porter & Ale Brewery. The castle, which was partially constructed from cargo ship ballast stones, sits above two 200-foot wide stone cisterns, each capturing 8,000 – 10,000 gallons of spring water per day. The Albion Castle has a storied history and is located in the Hunters Point District at 881 Innes Avenue, San Francisco.
Let’s take a look at this unique and overlooked castle in San Francisco!
A Unique Historical Landmark
Brett Lider/Flickr With its underground caves and a natural spring that produces 10,000 gallons of water a day, Albion Castle is one of the city’s unique historical landmarks.
Sitting on Fresh Water
Ccarlsson/FoundSF.Org Here’s a look at one of several underground cisterns beneath the Albion Castle and one-time Mountain Springs Water Company and Brewery. A supply of fresh water was a critical ingredient for developing the brewery in “the English Tradition.”
History
Ccarlsson/Flickr The original structure dates from 1870, and the brewery was built on the outskirts of the city, now known as Hunter’s Point. This pic shows Lincoln standing guard in the living room.
Classic Architectural Style
VRBO The multi-story tower was built from stone, meant to look like a Norman castle.
Loads of Style and Class
VRBO The Albion Castle is a six-story square tower with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, numerous patios, and terraced gardens. The castle is a unique venue for hosting private and corporate events.
Nonstop Views
Ccarlsson/FoundSF.org Here’s a view from the inner courtyard of Albion Castle.
Let’s check out a great video on the Albion castle and the history of the caves:
Brett Lider/Flickr
With its underground caves and a natural spring that produces 10,000 gallons of water a day, Albion Castle is one of the city’s unique historical landmarks.
Ccarlsson/FoundSF.Org
Here’s a look at one of several underground cisterns beneath the Albion Castle and one-time Mountain Springs Water Company and Brewery. A supply of fresh water was a critical ingredient for developing the brewery in “the English Tradition.”
Ccarlsson/Flickr
The original structure dates from 1870, and the brewery was built on the outskirts of the city, now known as Hunter’s Point. This pic shows Lincoln standing guard in the living room.
VRBO
The multi-story tower was built from stone, meant to look like a Norman castle.
The Albion Castle is a six-story square tower with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, numerous patios, and terraced gardens. The castle is a unique venue for hosting private and corporate events.
Ccarlsson/FoundSF.org
Here’s a view from the inner courtyard of Albion Castle.
Let us know what you think of this castle? Also, if you’re interested check out These 10 Unique Places In San Francisco.
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