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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 274: Ocean Terrace
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.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - May 5, 2018
(above) 48th & Point Lobos,
1910
View north on 48th Ave. toward Ocean View Terrace. [Richmond Blocks No. 20. Standing in the center of the S1/2 of the block 228, looking north, showing junction of Cliff and 48th Avenues, with the improvements on the west side of the railroad right of way.] 488th Ave Depot, Oscar Olsen's saloon in the Sutro Heights Casino building, and SFFD firehouse at right.
This week, we are treated to an Oral History with special guest, Thorsten Sideboard. A local Sunset artist, Thorsten created Western Neighborhoods Project's first activity book for children on the life of Adolph Sutro and WNP's Cliff House Collection. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Feb 5, 2022)
Playland closed 50 years ago this weekend, so Nicole & Arnold talk with people who visited there in their youth. Part 1 of a two-part Podcast. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Sep 3, 2022)