Outside Lands San Francisco

Latest Episodes:

274: Ocean Terrace May 05, 2018

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John Martini tells us of the vanished strip of saloons, taffy stands, and shooting galleries across from Sutro Heights, including the legendary presence of "Baby" Schmidt.

273: May Day Apr 28, 2018

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The big May Day celebrations that used to be held in Golden Gate Park, the Parkside District, and across the city. How many maypoles there used to be...so many...

272: Broad Street Firehouse Apr 20, 2018

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The Ocean View neighborhood's most significant landmark building dates from 1896. Stables, hay loft, and a tower that is not for a bell...

271: Dr. Rosen and the 4th Avenue House Apr 11, 2018

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The story of a specialist for "female trouble" in a Sunset District house.

270: Big Rec Apr 07, 2018

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The story of the baseball fields on Golden Gate Park, from the Park Bums to 16 games at a time in the 1930s.

269: Merced Manor Mar 31, 2018

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Marketed as "The White City," the housing development between Stern Grove and Stonestown was built in Spanish style during the Depression.

268: Mechanics' Institute Mar 24, 2018

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Taryn Edwards joins us to tell the story of the 163-year-old Mechanics' Institute at 57 Post Street, with library, chess room, events, and coolest staircase in the city.

267: The Irish Mile Mar 16, 2018

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Reviewing the Irish bars of the Inner Richmond along Geary Boulevard, from Ireland 32 to The Blarney Stone. Plus, fond memories of Pat O'Shea's.

266: Kelly's Pond Mar 08, 2018

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One mysterious body of water and the art of old photo detective work demonstrated by Andrew Milhailovsky.

265: Sutro Women Mar 03, 2018

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Guest Nicole Meldahl shares the stories of the women in the life of Adolph Sutro.