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Hidden in the Oakland Hills Is An Outdoor Gallery of Murals

Hidden in the Oakland Hills Is An Outdoor Gallery of Murals

FromBay Curious


Hidden in the Oakland Hills Is An Outdoor Gallery of Murals

FromBay Curious

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Length:
14 minutes
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hike near Leona Heights in Oakland, and you might come across vibrant graffiti art painted on the concrete remnants of an old conveyor tram that transported rock down the hill. This week on the show, reporter Katherine Monahan reveals the history of this place, and talks to artists who have transformed it into an art gallery hidden in the woods.
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This story was reported by Katherine Monahan. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Katrina Schwartz, and Christopher Beale. Additional support from Alex Gonzalez, Dan Brekke, Cesar Saldana, Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Jasmine Garnett, Carly Severn, Joshua Ling, Holly Kernan and the whole KQED family.
Released:
Feb 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Bay Curious is a show about your questions – and the adventures you find when you go looking for the answers. Join host Olivia Allen-Price to explore all aspects of the San Francisco Bay Area – from the debate over "Frisco", to the dinosaurs that once roamed California, to the causes of homelessness. Whether you lived here your whole life, or just arrived, Bay Curious will deepen your understanding of this place you call home.