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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 366: Argonne Elementary School
In 2020, Argonne Elementary School celebrates the 100 year anniversary of its dedication in 1920. Near and dear to Western Neighborhoods Project, Woody shares a story of a his relative's connection to the school.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Feb 22, 2020
(above) Argonne School,
1990s
School playground and modular classrooms. Before 1997 reconstruction. [Argonne School, Cabrillo & 18th]
The Chutes amusement center and water ride and its early 20th Century westward migration from the Haight, to the Richmond District, and sort of to Ocean Beach. With guest star John Freeman. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Feb 27, 2014)
San Francisco's Alexandria Theatre opened at 18th Avenue and Geary Boulevard in 1923 with a lush Egyptian theme. Ten years after closing, there is new hope the building will be revitalized. (Alexandria theme song performed by Lisa Sanchez and Doug McKeeh (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Jul 26, 2014)