Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden History
50 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsRetelling 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. Ho boys ho! For Californio! *I do my best to accurately reflect the facts, and sources, in my episodes.*
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Episodes
S3 Ep7 3rd Yr in Review, Sparkletack Interview Host Richard Miller
April 21, 2024 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBListen to me fan girl Richard Miller, the host of Sparkletack. The original podcast on San Francisco history, 2006 - 2009. I modeled my podcast after Sparkletack so getting to interview him was a huge honor. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S3 Ep6 Part 2 of Interview with Edwin Bryant
March 24, 2024 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBToday, we do not cover Edwin Bryant's best 1848-selling book but I do have a friendly conversation, with Mr. Bryant. Please sit back and enjoy the rest of my talk with Edwin Bryant. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S3 Ep5 Interview With Edwin Bryant, 1848 Best Selling Author
February 04, 2024 20:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBToday, I virtually interview Edwin Bryant, the author of the 1848 best seller, “What I Saw in California, Journal of a Tour, 1846- 1847”. Through the magic of AI generated voices, I simulate a virtual conversation with Edwin Bryant; a journalist, turned overland traveler, turned the second American Alcalde of Yerba Buena, and then finally, a bestselling author. About 95% of the words our guest speaks, are taken directly from his book. I only made minimal changes to past tense descriptions ...
S3 Ep4 Where Juana Lived - Jonathan Lammers Interview
January 01, 2024 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBToday’s episode is an interview with a new listener and accidental friend of Monkey Block’s Facebook Page that led to IMs on Facebook, a rabbit hole on Juana Briones, and then to an online interview. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S3 Ep3 Hudson Bay Co. in Yerba Buena and William Glen Rae 1845
October 29, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThe story of the Hudson Bay Company, in Yerba Buena, has been reduced to a few sentences that are very Hudson Bay Company-centric. “That place was miserable, and we didn’t make any money, so we left.” It always felt like the guy who says, “Yeah, well, I didn’t want that job, anyway.” Today’s episode is peripherally about the English Hudson Bay Company’s short-lived post in Yerba Buena. But, it’s mostly about the people involved at the store, whose credit to that history has been lost over...
S3 Ep2 La Plaza Yerba Buena 1835-1846
August 20, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBI have found myself drawn to a specific piece of land that figuratively and literally became central to the Pueblo de Yerba Buena. Why was it left empty? And, considering it shows up on every Yerba Buena and early San Francisco map, why is it hard to find early information on it? [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/...
S3 Ep1 The Battle of Yerba Buena
June 25, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIf the Battle of Yerba Buena doesn’t sound familiar, there’s a good reason for that. The events, just before and after ‘The Battle of Yerba Buena’, tell the story. There are two events, in my opinion, that make up the ‘Battle of Yerba Buena’. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacof...
S2 Ep 14 Second Year in Review
April 21, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBToday we are celebrating our second year in review. If you’ve been on this journey with me the two years, thank you for making it to this milestone. And, a journey is exactly what this has been. Last year, we traveled from 1837, and we got stuck in 1846. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow ...
S2 Ep13 Letters From California - The Farthest West June 1846
March 08, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBLetters from California Three letters, were anonymously mailed from the Pueblo de Yerba Buena, dated between June 10th and June 29th 1846. The letters were, and probably still are, quite the mystery, not only because no one definitively knows who wrote them, but for the depth of military knowledge the writer had about the happenings in Alta California. Another point of personal interest, the letters were written from our own backyard, Yerba Buena. Hubert Howe Bancroft considers these m...
S2 E12 Bear Flag Part 3 Sonoma Insurrection
December 30, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, we continue with the Bear Flag Revolt, with lots of perspectives and parallel subplots. In this episode, we re-live one part of a bigger story, that starts the revolt. Out of context, this is sheer comedy. In context, the aftermath, which I won’t have time to get into, today, lacks humor, and leaves people in both the Mexican and American governments unhappy. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) twit...
S2 E12 Bear Flag Part 3 Sonoma Insurrection June 1846
December 30, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, we continue with the Bear Flag Revolt, with lots of perspectives and parallel subplots. In this episode, we re-live one part of a bigger story, that starts the revolt. Out of context, this is sheer comedy. In context, the aftermath, which I won’t have time to get into, today, lacks humor, and leaves people in both the Mexican and American governments unhappy. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com...
S2 E11 Bear Flag Part 2 Fremont Affair
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBToday’s episode is on ‘The Pathfinder’ John Charles Fre’mont and a conflict he found himself in, four months before the start of the Bear Flag Revolt. The differing takes, and spun storylines made today’s topic especially hard to ‘eliminate legend or call it out’, so it is a longer than usual episode. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S2 E11 Bear Flag Part 2 Fremont Affair Jan - March 1846
November 28, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBToday’s episode is on ‘The Pathfinder’ John Charles Fre’mont and a conflict he found himself in, four months before the start of the Bear Flag Revolt. The differing takes, and spun storylines made today’s topic especially hard to ‘eliminate legend or call it out’, so it is a longer than usual episode. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf....
S2 E10 SFHS Presentation on Smuggling in Yerba Buena
October 11, 2022 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBThis is a recording of my live talk at the San Francisco Historical Society, on September 9, 2022. You can watch the live talk and see the accompanying slides here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boQslzG2XcQ&t=1867s [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S2 Ep 10 SFHS Presentation on Smuggling in Yerba Buena
October 11, 2022 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB[email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S2 E9 Bear Flag Revolt Preceding Events 1846
July 25, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThe Bear Flag Revolt is a pivotal point in California’s history, and the events that led up to the actual revolt are … just as complex as the actual event. Today we take a look at a few preceding storylines leading to the Bear Flag Revolt, give some backstory, some subplots, describe a few main characters, in not enough time to tell them all. There’s too much to know, so I’ll never know all there is to know about this event. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can ...
S2 E8 John Sutter Part 2 Arrives in California 1837 - forward
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn the last episode, we covered the early United States related history of John Sutter. Today, I pick up where I left off in John Sutter’s timeline. This episode will be longer than my usual episodes, and, frankly, took more research than my other episodes, to ensure I had a solidified story to tell, but, it’s John Sutter … so, it’s hard to tell what’s fact from a creation of his mind. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buyme...
S2 E8 John Sutter Part 2 Arrives in California
June 16, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn the last episode, we covered the early United States related history of John Sutter. Today, I pick up where I left off in John Sutter’s timeline. This episode will be longer than my usual episodes, and, frankly, took more research than my other episodes, to ensure I had a solidified story to tell, but, it’s John Sutter … so, it’s hard to tell what’s fact from a creation of his mind.
S2 E7 John Sutter Part 1 1803 - 1837 Before California
May 15, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToday’s episode is about the complicated life of Johann Augustus Suter, better known as John Sutter. There is more to this man’s story than I anticipated, and, I went into this knowing there would be a lot to tell. I underestimated how much backstory there was before Sutter arrives in California. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzspr...
S2 E7 John Sutter Part 1 1803 - 1837
May 15, 2022 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBToday’s episode is about the complicated life of Johann Augustus Suter, better known as John Sutter. There is more to this man’s story than I anticipated, and, I went into this knowing there would be a lot to tell. I underestimated how much backstory there was before Sutter arrives in California.
S2 E6 Walking With Spirits, Interview with Mick's Bootique SF Ghost Tours
April 02, 2022 03:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWhile my intro states I extract legends and tell the real stories, today’s episode is a mix of legends and real stories. Today, I am interviewing a connection made via this podcast. Today’s guest does San Francisco history ghost tours, focused on, surprise, surprise, early San Francisco history. At first blush, it doesn’t seem like a ghost tour and a history podcast have much in common, but, you might be surprised. Stick around and listen. [email protected] (email me directly) monkey...
S2 E5 Accidental Annexation of California
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOctober 1842, Commodore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones believes he is about to place his name in the records of American expansionist history, stating Mexico made a declaration of war against the United States, He plans to seize every California port from Yerba Buena to San Diego, before Mexico can enact their plan to sell California to England, to pay off debts. But, sometimes, things aren't what they seem...
S2 E5 Accidental Annexation of California 1842
March 15, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBOctober 1842, Commodore Thomas Ap Catesby Jones believes he is about to place his name in the records of American expansionist history, stating Mexico made a declaration of war against the United States, He plans to seize every California port from Yerba Buena to San Diego, before Mexico can enact their plan to sell California to England, to pay off debts. But, sometimes, things aren't what they seem... If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time dona...
S2 Episode 4, Monkey Block Year in Review
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBI launched my podcast, last year, 2021, on January 30. Over the past year, I’ve shared some fun stories about early San Francisco, changed my perspective of lots of things, and met new people, all while gathering information for my podcast. I am happy to say I have a one year anniversary. This episode is a reflection of Monkey Block’s first year, and, the journey we’ve been on, together. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited so...
S2 Episode 3, Yerba Buena's Original Shoreline and Development
January 09, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn previous episodes, I’ve mentioned the importance of Alta California’s Yerba Buena Cove to the overall commerce in the District of San Francisco, consisting of the local rancheros, the Mission, and other local inhabitants. This cove was advantageous, for being a year-round, protected spot for mooring, much better than the originally established Presidio of San Francisco. My episodes, so far, have focused on the business benefit of Yerba Buena Cove, because, that’s the easiest information...
S2 Episode 2 Part 2 William Heath Davis Part 2 1838 - 1846
December 02, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBI’m diving into Davis’ story because it directly captures Yerba Buena and early San Francisco history, with an insiders look at how one, socially, and financially privileged, foreigner, experienced Yerba Buena, among other … socially and financially privileged foreigners and Californios. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com ...
S2 Episode 2 William Heath Davis Part 2 1838 - 1846
December 02, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBI’m diving into Davis’ story because it directly captures Yerba Buena and early San Francisco history, with an insiders look at how one, socially, and financially privileged, foreigner, experienced Yerba Buena, among other … socially and financially privileged foreigners and Californios. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S2 Episode 2 William Heath Davis 1838 - 1846
December 02, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBI’m diving into Davis’ story because it directly captures Yerba Buena and early San Francisco history, with an insiders look at how one, socially, and financially privileged, foreigner, experienced Yerba Buena, among other … socially and financially privileged foreigners and Californios.
S2 Episode 1 Part 1 William Heath Davis Part 1 1822 - 1838
October 22, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThere are only a few foreigners who lived in Yerba Buena, Alta California, long enough to see the province go from Spanish, to Mexican, to American rule. A person who lived through all that, would have a unique perspective of early Yerba Buena, and California history. William Heath Davis, is the most famous Yerba Buena/San Francisco resident, you’ve never heard of. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocks...
S2 Episode 1 William Heath Davis Part 1 1822 - 1838
October 22, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThere are only a few foreigners who lived in Yerba Buena, Alta California, long enough to see the province go from Spanish, to Mexican, to American rule. A person who lived through all that, would have a unique perspective of early Yerba Buena, and California history. William Heath Davis, is the most famous Yerba Buena/San Francisco resident, you’ve never heard of. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) twitter.com/monk...
S2 Episode 1 William Heath Davis 1822 - 1838
October 22, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThere are only a few foreigners who lived in Yerba Buena, Alta California, long enough to see the province go from Spanish, to Mexican, to American rule. A person who lived through all that, would have a unique perspective of early Yerba Buena, and California history. William Heath Davis, is the most famous Yerba Buena/San Francisco resident, you’ve never heard of.
S1 Episode 7 The Last of Yerba Buena 1844 - early 1846
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThe largest misconception I had, coming into this, was that nothing of importance happened in Yerba Buena, until the United States arrived. That’s literally what I was taught in my college California History class, and a common theme you’ll find online. How did we collectively get to that idea, believing that Yerba Buena had nothing to offer? Yerba Buena being a ‘nothing little town’ is an example of how perception can become the agreed upon reality. However, perception is one person’s opin...
Episode 7 The Last of Yerba Buena 1844 - early 1846
September 08, 2021 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThe largest misconception I had, coming into this, was that nothing of importance happened in Yerba Buena, until the United States arrived. That’s literally what I was taught in my college California History class, and a common theme you’ll find online. How did we collectively get to that idea, believing that Yerba Buena had nothing to offer? Yerba Buena being a ‘nothing little town’ is an example of how perception can become the agreed upon reality. However, perception is one person’s opin...
Episode 6 Interview at the Seawall
July 21, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBToday, I explain how Monkey Block came to be, and how the serendipity of the seawall stepped in. I interview the head bartender/part owner of the High Horse, at 582 Washington Street, San Francisco, and ask him about his connection to the seawall, and San Francisco history. This seawall has an unpredictable story to tell.
S1 Episode 6 Interview at the Seawall
July 21, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBToday, I explain how Monkey Block came to be, and how the serendipity of the seawall stepped in. I interview the head bartender/part owner of the High Horse, at 582 Washington Street, San Francisco, and ask him about his connection to the seawall, and San Francisco history. This seawall has an unpredictable story to tell.
S1 Episode 6 Interview at the Wall
July 21, 2021 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBToday, I explain how Monkey Block came to be, and how the serendipity of the seawall stepped in. I interview the head bartender/part owner of the High Horse, at 582 Washington Street, San Francisco, and ask him about his connection to the seawall, and San Francisco history. This seawall has an unpredictable story to tell. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me d...
S1 Episode 5 Thompson's Cove and Yerba Buena's First Civic Improvement 1840s
July 11, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBSan Francisco history enthusiasts like me, already know about Clark’s Point. But, how many people know about Thompson’s Cove? And, what about Yerba Buena's first civic improvement? [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf (support the podcast) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
S1 Episode 5 Thompson's Cove and Yerba Buena's First Civic Improvement 1840s
July 11, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBSan Francisco history enthusiasts like me, already know about Clark’s Point. But, how many people know about Thompson’s Cove? And, what about Yerba Buena's first civic improvement? [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) twitter.com/monkeyblocksf (follow me) facebook.com/MonkeyBlockSF (follow me)
Episode 5 Thompson's Cove and Yerba Buena's First Civic Improvement 1840s
July 11, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBSan Francisco history enthusiasts like me, already know about Clark’s Point. But, how many people know about Thompson’s Cove? And, what about Yerba Buena's first civic improvement?
Episode 4, The Third Map of Yerba Buena, Juana Briones 1836 - 1846
June 07, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s episode is based on what was meant to just be one paragraph, as I continued with the history of Yerba Buena, and the portion of the seawall from the last episode. However, I ran into a reeeally interesting tale, in Yerba Buena’s early history- a person whose story is worth telling. But, for reasons, some history never gets told. There’s an expression, “He who tells history, decides which history gets told”.
S1 Episode 4, The Third Map of Yerba Buena, Juana Briones 1836 - 1846
June 07, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBToday’s episode is based on what was meant to just be one paragraph, as I continued with the history of Yerba Buena, and the portion of the seawall from the last episode. However, I ran into a reeeally interesting tale, in Yerba Buena’s early history- a person whose story is worth telling. But, for reasons, some history never gets told. There’s an expression, “He who tells history, decides which history gets told”. Support Monkey Block at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf monkey...
S1 Episode 3 Yerba Buena's Hide and Tallow Trading Period, and the Original Shoreline 1822 - 1836
May 16, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBToday’s episode is a little different. It’s partially based on serendipity, in addition to my normal detective work. I focus on the early activity at the (still) unnamed Yerba Buena cove and the hide and tallow trading in the still named Mission San Francisco District. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and...
Episode 3 Yerba Buena's Hide and Tallow Trading Period, and the Original Shoreline 1822 - 1836
May 16, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBToday’s episode is a little different. It’s partially based on serendipity, in addition to my normal detective work. I focus on the early activity at the (still) unnamed Yerba Buena cove and the hide and tallow trading in the still named Mission San Francisco District.
Episode 2 Part 2, Mission Secularization & California Ranch Days 1830s - 1840s
April 07, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWe have the victors who usually write history, and the oppressed, who don’t have a lot of say in how their history gets captured. What’s interesting, is that sometimes the victor becomes the oppressed, and a new victor gets named.
S1 Episode 2 Part 2, Mission Secularization & Rancho Days San Francisco 1830s - 1840s
April 07, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWe have the victors who usually write history, and the oppressed, who don’t have a lot of say in how their history gets captured. What’s interesting, is that sometimes the victor becomes the oppressed, and a new victor gets named. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. [email protected] (email me directly) monkeyblocksf.buzzsprout.com (for transcripts and cited sources) buymeacoffee.com/monkeyb...
Episode 2 Part 2, Mission Secularization & Rancho Days San Francisco 1830s - 1840s
April 07, 2021 00:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBWe have the victors who usually write history, and the oppressed, who don’t have a lot of say in how their history gets captured. What’s interesting, is that sometimes the victor becomes the oppressed, and a new victor gets named.
Episode 2, Part 1 Mission Life for the Muwekma Ohlone, at Mission San Francisco de Asis 1776 - 1836
February 27, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBSometimes, history gets buried, as our views on social topics change, and certain events become less favorable to the victor. If you were raised in California, you had the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade California history lessons. What do you recall about early California history, and the Missions? Who decides how events get captured? Why do some events get morphed from the reality, into fantastic stories? While other events quietly get removed, and buried in the past? https://www.buzz...
S1 Episode 2, Part 1 Mission Life for the Muwekma Ohlone, at Mission San Francisco de Asis 1776 - 1836
February 27, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBSometimes, history gets buried, as our views on social topics change, and certain events become less favorable to the victor. If you were raised in California, you had the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade California history lessons. What do you recall about early California history, and the Missions? Who decides how events get captured? Why do some events get morphed from the reality, into fantastic stories? While other events quietly get removed, and buried in the past? If you enjoyed ...
S1 Episode 1 Naming San Francisco 1776 - 1847
January 31, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBYerba Buena to San Francisco Today’s episode, how did San Francisco get its name? I’m born and raised in the immediate San Francisco Area, and I’ve grown up hearing ‘San Francisco was originally called Yerba Buena’. But, is that true? Let’s start my research journey, with San Francisco, before the United States official claim to the area. If you enjoyed this episode, and my original research, you can make a one-time donation at www.buymeacoffee.com/monkeyblocksf. monkeyblocksf@gmail....
Episode 1 Naming San Francisco 1776 - 1847
January 31, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBYerba Buena to San Francisco Today’s episode, how did San Francisco get its name? I’m born and raised in the immediate San Francisco Area, and I’ve grown up hearing ‘San Francisco was originally called Yerba Buena’. But, is that true? Let’s start my research journey, with San Francisco, before the United States official claim to the area.