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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 409: Catholic Churches in the Richmond
The oldest Catholic church in the Richmond dates back to the 1880s. As the population of San Francisco spread west, so did the churches. Today's pod gives us a historical glimpse on the many Catholic churches in the Richmond.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Dec 12, 2020
(above) View NW from Buena Vista Park,
circa 1935
View northwest from Buena Vista Park to Presidio, Golden Gate and Marin Headlands. Point Bonita Lighthouse. Star of the Sea Church, San Francisco Nursery for Homeless Children. Public Health Service Hospital at center. Panhandle, St. Ignatius Church, Haight-Ashbury in foreground. [Ocean Entrance To Golden Gate.] (Superior copy of wnp27.2820)
To dovetail with this year's Playland theme for the WNP 2022 Gala, we present a repodcast of our Playland at the Beach episode with Woody & David as your hosts. Even nearly 50 years since its demise, there's still a fascination for the long lost amusement area. And OpenSFHistory.org has pictures galore for your viewing pleasure: https://bit.ly/OpenSFPlayland (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast May 7, 2022)