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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 167: Mothers Building

National landmark in the San Francisco Zoo has WPA murals and mosaics by local women artists. Can it be saved?
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Apr 2, 2016

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 167: Mothers Building Outside Lands Podcast Episode 167: Mothers Building

(above) Fleishhacker Playground, circa 1925

Playground and wading pool in front of Mothers House, and future SF Zoo. Merry-go-round in background. [Fleishhacker Mother Home at Municipal Swimming Pool]

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