Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden History
GirlinaRetelling forgotten stories from San Francisco's golden past, 1776 - 1906, based on newspapers, books, and personal accounts, of the time. San Francisco enthusiasts, California gold rush fans, and garden variety history geeks can discover this boom and bust city, built on the discovery of gold. *I do my best to accurately reflect the facts, and sources, in my episodes.*
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 43 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryHistorySociety & Culture | |||
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It’s February 1847, and this is Girlina reporting to you from Yerba Buena, in Upper California. Where the population is small, the gossip is plentiful, and the mud is ankle deep. February’s headlines include local disputes, questionable reporting, an... more
Over the past five years, I’ve shared fragments of the sometimes-comedic stories of 1847 Yerba Buena. But 1847 deserves more than scattered stories. It was a transformative year for the Pueblo de Yerba Buena, the District of San Francisco, Monterey a... more
Architectural historian, Jonathon Lammers interviews me in this episode. Stay until the end to hear about a change coming to the podcast.
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Larkin’s decision to move to Monterey, in Mexico’s California, was to work with his very successful half-brother, Bostonian John Rogers Cooper, who made his fortune in the sea otter trade that was transitioning to the hide and tallow trade.
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- Best Historical Storytelling Podcast of SF!
Love, love, love this podcast! The storytelling is excellent and the historical research is top notch. This podcast is for the average person who loves history, California, and especially Yerba Buena!
Audible5Kimosabe
United States2 months ago - Great Story Telling
I am enjoying your podcast episodes! I am native San Franciscan who enjoys the rich and often notorious history of this town. I hope you keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5ChocBomberoUnited States4 years ago I am the GGG Grandaughter of Fransisco DeHaro, the first Alcalde of San Francisco. I loved this. Can't wait to hear the next episode.
Audible5prussogirlUnited States4 years ago- I am the GGG Grandaughter of Fransisco DeHaro
I am the GGG Grandaughter of Fransisco DeHaro, the first Alcalde of San Francisco. I loved this. Can't wait to hear the next episode.
Audible5prussogirlUnited States4 years ago This podcast about the origins of San Francisco is the best that I’ve heard. I just wish the podcasts were more frequent and longer! It reminds of the Bowery Boys podcast of New York history. Keep going!
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This show retells San Francisco's past through host-led storytelling grounded in archival material, newspapers, and local histories from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Recent episodes center on Yerba Buena's transition to San Francisco, governance shifts under military occupation, and the city's evolving identity, alongside in-depth biographical explorations of influential figures like Thomas O. Larkin. A standout element is the host's emphasis on primary sources, field research, and thoughtful narrative design, including occasional AI-assisted segments, which lends a distinctive, immersive feel to local-history storytelling.
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