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Facts about the Cliff House ~ The first Cliff House was built in 1863 by Senator John Buckley and C. C. Butler. ~ Captain Foster renovated the Cliff House in 1868, adding a promenade & two new wings. ~ A chimney fire burned down the first Cliff House on Christmas day in 1894. ~ Adolf Sutro spent $75,000 to rebuild and furnish the second Cliff House in Grandiose style. ~ The second Cliff House was built for people who were swimming at Sutro Baths to hang out. ~ The second Cliff House burned down in less than two hours. ~ The third Cliff House has been remodeled three times.

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