30 Years of Industry Experience
Tenacious, Driven & Energetic
Past President of The Victorian Alliance
Expert in Historic Properties & Renovation
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Bonnie Spindler

CA DRE# 01175723
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The Wall Street Journal

Meet the New Stewards of America’s Gilded Age Homes

They may not be not railroad barons or heiresses, but these homeowners appreciate the history and architecture behind these historic properties
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The Chateau Tivoli, Gilded Age Mansion, Bonnie Spindler, The Victorian Specialist

  • The Chateau Tivoli, Gilded Age Mansio...

    Alamo Square historically played a role in the opulent homes of the Gilded Age and unlike other areas of the city was not burned or destroyed by...

  • What Does An Italian Renaissance Arch...

    Palladian Villa Demeter

    Available for the First Time Since Its Construction

    The House Prohibition Built

    Petaluma is a charming historic 1854-era pioneer town. Because it was built on the banks of the Petaluma River, it acted as its conduit to the w...

  • 55 Pond

    Sunlight streams in the front Bay window of 55 Pond, even though we are in the heart of winter.

  • 1535 Grove St. San Francisco, CA

    By 1925 the Panhandle of the Golden Gate Park was well established, laden with the area’s oldest trees, and known as a sylvan retreat for ...

  • Julia Morgan in Petaluma Victorian Sp...

    As a teen, I had to get special permission from my high school principal to take a drafting class. Drafting and shop classes, you see, were only...

  • 707 D Street Petaluma

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  • Riverwalks: Economic Powerhouse, Envi...

    Commerce and travel were easy along the river and often the temperatures were cooler in summer.

  • North Of Panhandle; Esentially a Hist...

  • Military Base to Green Certified Luxu...

    From 1901 to 1915, the military built Fort Baker in the Colonial-Revival style, to make the soldiers feel at home.

  • 1212 Fell Street, a Full Tour and His...

    Lifestyles of the Victorians Live On

  • Legendary Edwin Lewis Snyder Designed...

    Historic Edwin Lewis Snyder Spanish Colonial Revival single-family home,  extensively remodeled with all the important original details. Snyder cal...

  • The Second Oldest Profession: the Far...

    Being a farrier is akin to providing and changing tires on cars today.

  • Skeeter Jones, Clearheart

    Bonnie Spindler is fond of saying that no one gets off a plane and asks to see San Francisco's modern stucco boxes. They want to see the Victorians.

  • 201 Bassett, Petaluma Pioneer Familie...

    I’m taking you to a time when California’s rivers, ocean, and bays were its highways. Its inhabitants were considered pioneers. This...

  • Bodega, Spanish Frigate Captain to a ...

    In 1775, Juan Francisco Bodega sailed his frigate into an enormous bay. He mapped the bay and claimed the west coast of what is now the Pacific ...

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Bonnie is a 30-year industry veteran specializing in pre-1926 architecture, priding herself on her knowledge of San Francisco Bay Area Victorian and Edwardian homes. Currently, Bonnie lives in an 1893 Queen Anne Victorian and enjoys restoring it in her free time.

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Meet the New Stewards of America’s Gilded Age Homes

They may not be not railroad barons or heiresses, but these homeowners appreciate the history and architecture behind these historic properties.
The Wall Street Journal | October 29, 2023
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Press Release Distribution Report

Millions of people using Google, Facebook, Twitter, Bing, AP News and other services now have access to your release
EINPresswire | June 12, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

This home is a blend of Prairie and Tudor styles on a lot of 8,400 square feet.
AP News | May 24, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Built-in 1911, the home is over 3,000 square feet of gracious living and reflects Morgan’s distinctive architectural flair.
EINPRESSWIRE | May 23, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Google | May 23, 2023
Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Corcoran Icon Properties Lists Historic Heritage Home in Petaluma

Bonnie Spindler has just listed the heritage home located at 707 D Street
EINPRESSWIRE | May 23, 2023
Petaluma Home Evokes Hollywood Of The Roaring ’20s

Petaluma Home Evokes Hollywood Of The Roaring ’20s

Bonnie Spindler bought what is popularly known as Cavity Cove, including a closet full of pirate skeletons, and has worked to preserve and honor its Roaring ’20s vibe.
The Press Democrat | May 5, 2023
Petaluma home evokes Hollywood of the Roaring ’20s

Petaluma home evokes Hollywood of the Roaring ’20s

Bonnie Spindler has a deadpan look when she tells a visitor, “I’ve got skeletons in my closet.”
Petaluma Argus Carrier | May 4, 2023
‘Granny chic’: Are San Francisco Victorian speaking tubes making a comeback?

‘Granny chic’: Are San Francisco Victorian speaking tubes making a comeback?

Relics of the speaking tube can still be found in old houses, including some of the many Victorians around San Francisco.
SF GATE | January 22, 2022
Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory

Young Residents Are Restoring These San Francisco Homes to Their Original Glory

The city’s storied Victorians are being preserved and restored.
The Wall Street Journal | January 8, 2022
The story behind that elaborate doorbell in your San Francisco apartment

The story behind that elaborate doorbell in your San Francisco apartment

Vintage door chimes, called longbell chimes, were a must-have trendy item.
SF GATE | January 8, 2022
Soot, fog and square footage. The story behind San Francisco’s iconic bay windows.

Soot, fog and square footage. The story behind San Francisco’s iconic bay windows.

A curving bay window wrapped into the facade is a signature piece of Bay Area architecture.
SF Gate | December 7, 2021
Why San Francisco Homes Still Have Ceiling Medallions

Why San Francisco Homes Still Have Ceiling Medallions

San Francisco’s Victorian homes are known for their ornate features.
SF Gate | November 3, 2021
Why San Francisco Victorians Didn't Originally Have Garages

Why San Francisco Victorians Didn't Originally Have Garages

Staring down at the Painted Ladies on my favorite perch in Alamo Square park.
SF Gate | May 31, 2021
A Carefully Restored San Francisco Victorian

A Carefully Restored San Francisco Victorian

Owners Jennifer Tobits and Sarah Piepmeier have conducted a slow renovation that has retained and reused many original details.
WALL STREET JOURNAL | May 20, 2021
The Story Behind Picture Rails and Why So Many San Francisco Homes Have Them

The Story Behind Picture Rails and Why So Many San Francisco Homes Have Them

A San Francisco apartment lease typically comes with a lot of conditions.
SF Gate | March 18, 2021
S.F. Versus Sacramento: What Type of Home Can You Buy for Under $1 Million?

S.F. Versus Sacramento: What Type of Home Can You Buy for Under $1 Million?

What the real estate market in Sacramento looks like compared to San Francisco.
San Francisco Chronicle | February 25, 2021
The Weird Story Behind Why There Are So Many Split Bathrooms in San Francisco Homes

The Weird Story Behind Why There Are So Many Split Bathrooms in San Francisco Homes

The split bathroom may have stemmed from the Victorian era’s obsession with hygiene.
SF Gate | February 9, 2021
The Story Behind That Odd Pantry in the Wall in Old SF Homes

The Story Behind That Odd Pantry in the Wall in Old SF Homes

Also known as a pie safe, this pantry/cabinet is built into an exterior wall of a home.
SF Gate | January 4, 2021
The Story Behind That Weird Lever at the Top of the Stairs in Old SF homes

The Story Behind That Weird Lever at the Top of the Stairs in Old SF homes

A bell crank lever at the top of the stairs in a North Beach apartment.
SF Gate | November 9, 2020
Bayview Victorian With a Mix of Updates and Historic Details Asks $1.05 Million

Bayview Victorian With a Mix of Updates and Historic Details Asks $1.05 Million

The Bayview has only gotten more popular since 2014, and given the extensive renovation.
SFGATE | July 15, 2018
Old Victorians Get Restoration Help

Old Victorians Get Restoration Help

The big, old house is a San Francisco classic, perfect for the headquarters of Teevan Restoration.
SF GATE | April 19, 2013
Bonnie Spindler Heads Up New Marketing Committee Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Board of Directors

Bonnie Spindler Heads Up New Marketing Committee Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra Boa...

Spindler has long been actively involved with PBO and its annual Gala fund-raising event.
Luxury Real Estate | February 24, 2009
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