Realtor, Joe Parsons “Historic Real Estate, ‘Palace Hotel and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church,’ in San Francisco!”

Taking time out from my passion as a Realtor, I had the pleasure of walking my daughter, Tracy, down the aisle to be married to Jonathan Holding.

On August 9th, Tracy and Jon were married at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in San Francisco. This beautiful church located at the top of Gough Street was built in 1890 and survived the 1906 earthquake and fires that followed. The interior is truly breath taking with original stained glass windows and a two story Tracker organ which adorns the back of the church. St. Mark’s was recognized for its’ historical and architectural significance and became a registered landmark in San Francisco in 1971.

The reception was held at the Palace Hotel in their iconic ‘Garden Court’. The Palace was originally built in 1875, but was not lucky enough to survive the 1906 earthquake. It was demolished and reopened in 1909. When it was originally built in 1875, the Palace was considered the largest, costliest and most luxurious hotel in the world.

There are no words to describe the ‘Garden Court’; one has to see it to take in the beauty of this room. In its’ original structure, 1875, it served as elegant carriage entry, soaring seven stories high of white columned balconies that overlooked the entry. When rebuilt in 1909, the ceiling of stained glass atrium and incredible chandeliers eventually became the ‘Garden Court’. People from all over the world who visit San Francisco come to the Palace to see this amazing architectural wonder.

A visit to the following website is a great pictorial history of the Palace Hotel: thepalacehotel.org/

Tracy and Jon live in New York and many of their friends came from the east coast to be a part of their ‘Big Day’. Jon is from London and
his family and friends traveled from England, Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia to celebrate Tracy and Jon’s wedding.
The Parsons’ family was on cloud nine on August 9th! I am very happy to share the details of the two places where the events of the day took place. I return from that day to my passion as a Realtor; ready to serve all neighborhoods in the Silicon Valley. If you are interested in current homes for sale, call me today at:

Joe Parsons

Cell:(650)279-8892
Office: (650)543-1233
joeparsons@apr.com
http://www.joeparsonsRE.com

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Joe brings to APR a wealth of skill and professionalism. Having spent years successfully serving clients from the interior design, contract furniture industry and in real estate during the past decade. Joe has served as president, CEO of several companies in the Silicon Valley but has now found his true passion serving home buyers and sellers in the bay area. His background, experience, and design expertise along with his savvy business acumen provides a solid background to help buyers and sellers reach and achieve their goal of home ownership. Joe’s character and reputation for ethics and honesty in real estate are beyond commendation and you can feel comfortable knowing Joe will always keep what's best for you and your family the very highest priority.
Joe joins a group of distinguished real estate professionals who are all part of the most successful, sophisticated and technologically advanced marketing firms in the United States, specializing in distinctive properties and estates. Alain Pinel Realtors is dedicated to excellence and our association with Joe Parsons is a bright example.
We hope you will have the pleasure and opportunity to work with Joe when you have real estate needs. We are very confident you will find, like many others have found, Joe is a true professional and will deliver beyond your expectations every time.

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