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From Playland to wasteland: The demise of San Francisco's iconic amusement park

From Playland to wasteland: The demise of San Francisco's iconic amusement park
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Streetwise - #100 - Western Neighborhoods Project - San Francisco History


Frank Dunnigan, WNP member and columnist. -
In the fall of 2008, WNP founders Woody LaBounty and David Gallagher asked if I would be interested in writing a series of articles on local history/folklore and thus, Streetwise was born, making its debut as a monthly column in January of 2009. I’m grateful to have been given this opportunity, and also happy that Woody agreed to loan me the column’s name one that he had been using for many of his own WNP articles dating back to the late 1990s.
Now, after 8+ years, the calendar tells me that Streetwise is reaching its 100th column a good time to take a look back to see where we have been. ....

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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 428: Fun-Tier Town at Playland - Western Neighborhoods Project


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Outside Lands 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.
- May 1, 2021
(above) Fun-Tier Town sign from Playland, circa 1972
Fun-Tier Town sign from Playland, early 1970s. Hare Kishna wagon beside?
Photograph by Dennis O Rorke
On the Map (click marker for larger map)
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George K. Whitney, Jr. Interview - Western Neighborhoods Project


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George K. Whitney Jr. Interview, 2002
Interview of George K. Whitney Jr. in 2002, discussing Cliff House, Sutro Baths, Playland, and Whitney Brothers businesses.
George K. Whitney, Jr. Interview, Page 1
This is a transcription of John Martini s interview with George K. Whitney, Jr. in 2002. The original tapes are held at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area archives. We thank the San Francisco History Association for providing funds for this transcription!
Read a summary timeline of the interview and the Whitneys legacy with Playland, the Cliff House and Sutro Baths.
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Interview with Mr. George K. Whitney, Jr. ....

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