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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 493: 41-47 West Portal Avenue (Repodcast)

41-47 West Portal Avenue had bakeries, delis, hairdressers, toy shops, candy shops, and realtors over the years. Nicole & Arnold took a look at the building's history in this repodcast which originally aired in 2023.
by Nicole Meldahl, Arnold Woods - Aug 30, 2026

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 493: 41-47 West Portal Avenue (Repodcast) Outside Lands Podcast Episode 493: 41-47 West Portal Avenue (Repodcast)

(above) West Portal, 1965

PCC #1028, K-Line, Vicente and 14th Ave., looking east, businesses visible
John Harder


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