Ralston Hall

Built as a "party" house to increase the social and cultural life of the San Francisco Bay Area, Ralston Hall's elegant nineteenth century mansion is a registered National and State Historic Landmark.

The 80-room mansion was the country estate of the early California financier William Chapman Ralston, founder of the Bank of California. Built around an Italian villa constructed by Count Leonetto Cipriani in 1840, it has been the site of many elegant cultural events for the past 135 years.

Currently, Ralston Hall is a gracious setting for the Ralston Concert Series, presenting professional chamber musicians in concert; the Ralston Lecture Series, featuring lively, entertaining, and informative presentations by noted speakers on Bay Area history; student recitals and receptions; the Viennese Valentine's Waltz and many other special events. It can be rented for weddings, parties and special events -- visit www.ralstonhall.com for more information.