EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 26 MIN
S5 E2 February 1847 Yerba Buena
from Monkey Block San Francisco's Golden History · host Girlina
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, and some life advice — all delivered with equal seriousness.News of the desperate situation of the Donner Party just reached Yerba Buena which was officially renamed San Francisco at the end of January. And now, dear listeners, let’s see what’s happening on the sandy streets of Yerba Buena, or San Francisco, February 1847. [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)
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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, and some life advice — all delivered with equal seriousness. News of the desperate situation of the Donner Party just reached Yerba Buena which was officially renamed San Francisco at the end of January. And now, dear listeners, let’s see what...
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