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Outside Lands San Francisco

Western Neighborhoods Project
600 episodes   Last Updated: Jun 14, 25
Nicole Meldahl and a rotating cast of hosts from the Western Neighborhoods Project (outsidelands.org / OpenSFHistory.org) share San Francisco west side neighborhood history with humor, a real fact or two, and much-better-informed occasional guests.

Episodes

Join Nicole and Rebekah for another Short Stack as they chat about what’s caught their attention lately and dig into San Francisco Examiner headlines from this day 25, 75, and 100 years ago.
Join Nicole and Drew as they explore the life and legacy of Carter the Great, the world-renowned magician who dazzled audiences around the globe—and always found his way back to San Francisco, where he made his home in Sea Cliff.
Nicole and Rebekah explore the vital role of digital repositories and the threats they face, discuss a bizarre new two-headed snake discovery, and look back at headline news from 25, 50, and 75 years ago.
Join Chelsea, Drew, and Nicole as they explore the nearly 100-year history of West Portal Elementary School and the stories that have shaped its legacy.
Nicole and Rebekah return with another Short Stack, chatting about what’s caught their interest, Nicole’s trip to the American Alliance of Museums Conference, and SF Examiner stories from 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.
Nicole sits down with Nora Lalle—artist and publisher of Pamplemousse Magazine—and photographer Richard Sexton to discuss their exciting recent and upcoming collaborations, the creative inspirations behind their work, and their deep love for San Francisco.
Nicole and Rebekah return to the Richmond Banner collection from 1895 one last time in Short Stack #8, wrapping up this chapter as they get ready to explore new stories and sources ahead.
Join us for a rebroadcast of a classic episode on the western themed, Fun-Tier Town which 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.
Join Nicole and Rebekah for another Short Stack episode as they dive into major shake-ups at the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the California Digital Newspaper Collection (CDNC), exploring the challenges both now face. Plus, don’t miss a fascinating photo highlight from the OpenSFHistory collection!
Apr 12, 2025
560: We Players
Nicole sits down with Ava Roy, founder and artistic director of We Players, to dive into the inspiration behind their latest immersive production at Fort Point. They explore the origins of We Players, the creative process behind site-integrated theater, and how Fort Point’s unique history shapes the current show.