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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 107: Fernando Nelson

John Freeman joins us to talk about Fernando Nelson, a builder and early automobile enthusiast, who built thousands of homes from the 1880s to the 1930s across San Francisco, including the Richmond District, Sunset District, and West Portal.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Jan 31, 2015

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 107: Fernando Nelson Outside Lands Podcast Episode 107: Fernando Nelson

(above) Fernando Nelson 1915, 1915

Builder of West Portal, Parkway Terrace, much of the Richmond and more

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