Outside Lands San Francisco
Western Neighborhoods Project
Nicole Meldahl and a rotating cast of hosts from the Western Neighborhoods Project (outsidelands.org / OpenSFHistory.org) share San Francisco west side neighborhood history with humor, footnoted facts, and occasional guests.
Episodes
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May 4, 2019 • 30min
325: Great White Fleet
In May 1908, the entire city turned out for the US Navy's globe-circling show of might and goodwill.
Apr 27, 2019 • 21min
324: SF Assessor-Recorder
Carmen Chu details the photos, and historical records available to the public for research and education, and an exciting new project with the library.
Apr 20, 2019 • 29min
323: Easter on Mount Davidson
The tradition of sunrise services on San Francisco's highest peak.
Apr 13, 2019 • 35min
322: Conservatory of Flowers Myths
Guest Chelsea Sellin shares some legends about the Golden Gate Park landmark on its 140th birthday.
Apr 6, 2019 • 27min
321: Portal Heights
Curvy streets in the Sunset? The mystery of Cecilia Avenue revealed.
Mar 30, 2019 • 31min
320: Ferries & Cliff House Railroad
Steam locomotives once puffed through the Richmond District.
Mar 23, 2019 • 35min
319: Butter Sculptress of the Midwinter Fair
The story of Caroline Brooks, Centennial Butter Sculptress at the 1894 California Midwinter International Exposition.
Mar 16, 2019 • 27min
318: Verdi Monument
The impressive tribute in Golden Gate Park's Music Concourse to Italy's famous composer.
Mar 9, 2019 • 31min
317: Quigley Family
An historic Inner Sunset family who lived in, and made, Golden Gate Park.
Mar 1, 2019 • 33min
316: San Francisco History Center
Guest Christina Moretta, photo curator from the San Francisco History Center at the San Francisco Public Library, gives an overview of the city's official archives.
