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    Podcast Episode 430: Jesse B. Cook

    The Jesse B. Cook collection at the Bancroft Library is an amazing assortment of photos and ephemera spanning early 20th century San Francisco. Jesse Cook himself also has a fascinating, but complicated history. Learn how he complied this cherished collection as one of San Francisco's earliest and prolific scrapbookers.
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    Podcast Episode 429: Prayerbook Cross & Rainbow Falls

    There is another large outdoor cross in San Francisco, and this one is in Golden Gate Park. As a bonus, this one comes with its own water feature. Today's Pod covers the origins and construction of Prayerbook Cross and Rainbow Falls.
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    Streetwise: West Side Businesses

    Small, family-run businesses give our neighborhoods their unique flavor. Frank takes a subjective look at a few of the places that helped shape our west side communities, some that are still going strong.
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    Podcast Episode 428: Fun-Tier Town at Playland

    The western themed, Fun-Tier Town was added to Playland at the Beach in 1960. It featured rides that were designed to be enjoyed by younger children. And for special occasions, there was a large room in a western motif, where parents could purchase a party package (food and favors) that could host 20 or more sugar-fueled screaming kids.
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    Podcast Episode 427: McCoppin Square Park

    McCoppin Square Park is likely the oldest public park in the Outside Lands. But who was McCoppin? Why is a park in the Sunset named after him? Nicole and Michael explore the history of this groundbreaking parcel of land.

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Jesse B. Cook

Jesse B. Cook,1920

35th Ave near Clement

35th Ave near Clement,1914

20th Ave near Balboa

20th Ave near Balboa,1914

Ocean near Miramar

Ocean near Miramar,1924

Ocean near Miramar

Ocean near Miramar,1924

Farallon Islands

Farallon Islands,1880s

Castro near 18th

Castro near 18th,1940

31st Ave & Judah

31st Ave & Judah,1928

Laguna Honda Reservoir

Laguna Honda Reservoir,1929

St. Francis Circle

St. Francis Circle,1919

St. Francis Circle

St. Francis Circle,1919

St. Francis Circle

St. Francis Circle,1919

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