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	''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''		''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''

			[[Image:C1890 Battery and Filbert view west on Filbert to two-horse carts on east side of Telegraph Hill. German Castle (Layman's Castle) atop hill. wnp24.227a.jpg\|702px]]

			'''Filbert and Battery west, c. 1890. German Castle (Layman's Castle) atop hill.'''

			''Photo: OpenSFHistory.org wnp24.227a''

	Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”.		Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”.

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	Roz’s castle was well thought out, achieving a unique restaurant setting on a world famous hill, providing customers with unparalleled views, providing neighboring residents with quite a sight, visible from down the street, down the hill, from the waterfront and from passing ships.		Roz’s castle was well thought out, achieving a unique restaurant setting on a world famous hill, providing customers with unparalleled views, providing neighboring residents with quite a sight, visible from down the street, down the hill, from the waterfront and from passing ships.

			[[Image:Laymans Folly wnp26.678.jpg]]

			'''Layman's Folly, the cable car and the castle.'''

			''Photo: OpenSFHistory.org, wnp26.678''


	<font size=4>The Landmark</font size>		<font size=4>The Landmark</font size>

Lisaruth: Protected "Julius' Castle" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

2018-05-24T21:18:34Z

Protected "Julius' Castle" ([Edit=Allow only administrators] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only administrators] (indefinite))

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Lisaruth: added text from Telegraph Hill Bulletin about Layman's folly

2018-05-24T20:38:08Z

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	Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”.		Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”.

			[[Image: Telegraph Hill Bulletin September 1956 Layman cable car line.png]]

			'''From the ''Telegraph Hill Bulletin'' No. 1, September 1956'''

	[[Image: Telegraph Hill observatory fire 1903 AAC-1542.jpg]]		[[Image: Telegraph Hill observatory fire 1903 AAC-1542.jpg]]

Lisaruth: added image of Layman's castle fire 1903

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	''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''		''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''

	Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1903. As Roz and Mastopasqua had arrived in San Francisco from Italy in 1902, they were able to ponder the first “Castle” on Telegraph Hill. Apparently, this gazing was inspirational, as 20 years later Julius’ Castle was created.		Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”.

			[[Image: Telegraph Hill observatory fire 1903 AAC-1542.jpg]]

			'''Telegraph Hill observatory. "Old German Castle." Fire, July 25, 1903, 11 a.m.'''

			''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''

			The structure was destroyed by fire in 1903. As Roz and Mastopasqua had arrived in San Francisco from Italy in 1902, they were able to ponder the first “Castle” on Telegraph Hill. Apparently, this gazing was inspirational, as 20 years later Julius’ Castle was created.

	[[Image:norbeach$tel-hill-observatory.jpg]]		[[Image:norbeach$tel-hill-observatory.jpg]]

Lisaruth: based on new information (from Issue 2 of the Telegraph Hill Bulletin of 1956, changed description of Layman's Folly to include the transit line as well as the building

2018-05-24T20:13:56Z

based on new information (from Issue 2 of the Telegraph Hill Bulletin of 1956, changed description of Layman's Folly to include the transit line as well as the building

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	''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''		''Photo: San Francisco History Center, San Francisco Public Library''

	Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between ~~1882~~ and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. ~~Known~~ to residents as “Layman’s ~~Folly,” the~~ structure was destroyed by fire in 1903. As Roz and Mastopasqua had arrived in San Francisco from Italy in 1902, they were able to ponder the first “Castle” on Telegraph Hill. Apparently, this gazing was inspirational, as 20 years later Julius’ Castle was created.		Historic records indicate Mastropasqua’s collaboration with Roz on the unique design of the Castle was in part inspired by Frederick O. Layman’s wooden castle, which had stood nearby atop Telegraph Hill between 1883 and 1903. Layman built the “German” castle as a business venture and cable car terminus of his proposed observatory and restaurant. Both the cable car line—whose operations ceased in 1887—and the castle became known to residents as “Layman’s Folly”. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1903. As Roz and Mastopasqua had arrived in San Francisco from Italy in 1902, they were able to ponder the first “Castle” on Telegraph Hill. Apparently, this gazing was inspirational, as 20 years later Julius’ Castle was created.

	[[Image:norbeach$tel-hill-observatory.jpg]]		[[Image:norbeach$tel-hill-observatory.jpg]]
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	[[Image:Castle-Flyer.jpg]]		[[Image:Castle-Flyer.jpg]]

	''San Francisco History Room, SF Public Library''		''San Francisco History Room, San Francisco Public Library''

	My contact with the property’s leasing and sales associate brought unfortunate news. The Castle has neither been leased nor sold. It continues to sit empty, occupied only by memories.		My contact with the property’s leasing and sales associate brought unfortunate news. The Castle has neither been leased nor sold. It continues to sit empty, occupied only by memories.

Ccarlsson: swapped photo

2018-05-08T22:14:25Z

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	Rarely does one find a castle clinging to a hill in the center of an urban area. Julius’ Castle, at 302 Greenwich St. where it meets Montgomery Street, is the exception. The castle, while certainly well built (although not quite “fortified”), was the residence and business establishment of a beloved San Francisco “noble” by the name of Julius Roz. Julius’ Castle was a leading San Francisco restaurant for more than 87 years, and is San Francisco landmark No. 121, designated as such on Oct. 5, 1980.		Rarely does one find a castle clinging to a hill in the center of an urban area. Julius’ Castle, at 302 Greenwich St. where it meets Montgomery Street, is the exception. The castle, while certainly well built (although not quite “fortified”), was the residence and business establishment of a beloved San Francisco “noble” by the name of Julius Roz. Julius’ Castle was a leading San Francisco restaurant for more than 87 years, and is San Francisco landmark No. 121, designated as such on Oct. 5, 1980.

	[[Image:Julius-Castle~~-from-below 0049~~.jpg]]		[[Image:Julius-Castle 0050.jpg]]

	'''As seen in 2012 from Lombard and Montgomery.'''		'''As seen in 2012 from Lombard and Montgomery.'''

Aiobrec13: Changed credits from Greg Garr to Private Collection

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Changed credits from Greg Garr to Private Collection

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	'''"Layman's Folly" atop Telegraph Hill (1883-1903)'''		'''"Layman's Folly" atop Telegraph Hill (1883-1903)'''

	''Image: ~~Greg Gaar~~ Collection, San Francisco, CA''		''Image: Private Collection, San Francisco, CA''

Ccarlsson at 05:11, 17 July 2013

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	Nowadays, the Castle sits empty, abandoned and seemingly unloved. Just one more time, I want to walk by 302 Greenwich and imagine two frisky collies running around and the delicious aroma of Italian sauce mixing in nicely with cool bay breezes.		Nowadays, the Castle sits empty, abandoned and seemingly unloved. Just one more time, I want to walk by 302 Greenwich and imagine two frisky collies running around and the delicious aroma of Italian sauce mixing in nicely with cool bay breezes.

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	''Catherine Accardi is a native San Franciscan born on Telegraph Hill. She has been a long-standing member of Telegraph Hill Dwellers and the San Francisco Historical Society. In 2010, her book ''San Francisco’s North Beach and Telegraph Hill'', was published by Arcadia Publishing. Her latest book, ''Images of America-San Francisco Landmarks'', was released in the winter of 2012. She welcomes other information readers may have about Julius’s Castle. She may be contacted at contact me at caacat@comcast.net''.		''Catherine Accardi is a native San Franciscan born on Telegraph Hill. She has been a long-standing member of Telegraph Hill Dwellers and the San Francisco Historical Society. In 2010, her book ''San Francisco’s North Beach and Telegraph Hill'', was published by Arcadia Publishing. Her latest book, ''Images of America-San Francisco Landmarks'', was released in the winter of 2012. She welcomes other information readers may have about Julius’s Castle. She may be contacted at contact me at caacat@comcast.net''.