Last Wednesday night, the Cliff House held their Centennial Gala. Chaired by Dr. Cynthia Soyster, a direct descendant of Adolph Sutro, the evening was filled with hors d’oeuvres, beverages, dancing, live music, history exhibits, and a fashion show of period ball gowns, with a contemporary twist.
The gowns on display were made from recycled Cliff House menus, memorabilia and photographs, and were styled to match eras of the four buildings, which over time comprise the Cliff House’s history. Below are some pictures from the event.
Happy Centennial Cliff House!
Sarah B.
Cliff House employees and Michael Anderson stand with Cliff House owner Dan Hountalas as they model an original 1900’s Sutro swimming suit and period dresses that were auctioned off at the gala.
Some Cliff House staff members model the historic couture.
Cliff House Owners Mary and Dan Hountalas with Jan Wahl, KRON TV.
KGO personality John Rothmann presents owners Dan and Mary Hountalas a City Resolution
by the Board of Supervisors noting the 100th Centennial Celebration of the 1909 building.
History exhibits lined Land’s End room at the Cliff House. Guests enjoyed taking a walk thru history.
Pineapple Princess, Ellen Toscano, from Beach Blanket Babylon, greeted guests with “San Francisco”
Looks like a mighty fine shindig. Too bad the current Cliff House is a sad husk of its former selves.
Makeup and hair was done by: Vivi from MakeuphairV2.com
Vivi