Yesterday we enjoyed a Painted Ladies City Guides walking tour on Alamo Square. The picture postcard location for these 'ladies' is famous, but we saw many more beautifully restored Victorians, both Edwardian and 'stick' style, some with as many as 23 colors. We were told by the guide that some exterior painting jobs can cost from $60K to $120K, needed approximately every five years due to sun and fog exposure!
