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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
(above) Fernando Nelson 1915,
1915
Builder of West Portal, Parkway Terrace, much of the Richmond and more
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)
Collector Ron Ross shares his personal history in the city and the 35-year history of the San Francisco History Association. (Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast Oct 22, 2016)