Nimitz House May Become Mayoral Home
The mansion where World War II naval hero Adm. Chester Nimitz spent his last days will become a ceremonial residence for the mayor if Mayor Willie Brown has his way.
Brown would not actually live in the 8,000-square-foot home on Yerba Buena Island, said P. J. Johnston, his news secretary. “It would be more a ceremonial residence, perhaps a sort of Camp David.”
Brown says the home, built in 1900, would be perfect for entertaining guests, Johnston said. It has seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, spacious grounds and a stunning view.
Under the law, the federal government and then local jurisdictions receive first crack at closed military bases such as Treasure Island and Yerba Buena, which are within San Francisco city limits.
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