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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 336: Torlakson House

The story of Carvel Torlakson and 806 47th Avenue, possibly the oldest standing building in the Richmond District.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Jul 20, 2019

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 336: Torlakson House Outside Lands Podcast Episode 336: Torlakson House

(above) 47th & Cabrillo, 1980s

View to southeast corner and 806 47th Avenue, former U.S. Lifesaving Service building moved to lot by Carvel Torlakson in 1923.
by Dennis O'Rorke

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