San Francisco Columbarium’s funerary architecture and lore

The San Francisco Columbarium at 1 Loraine Ct is a domed repository for cremated remains established in the late 19th century that contains thousands of niches and urns and an ornate interior. Its distinctive architecture and a history that includes periods of closure, threatened demolition, and later preservation have made it a point of historical curiosity and a frequent stop on local 'odd history' or ghost-themed walks. Anecdotal stories about the columbarium circulate locally but are not scientific evidence of paranormal activity.