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Bay Curious

The Eccentric Personalities Behind Sunnyside Conservatory

Bay Curious · Mar 2, 2026 · 16:05

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Mary Balmana grew up in San Francisco and has driven down Monterey Boulevard near the Glen Park neighborhood hundreds of times. She often notices a large, beautiful Victorian building tucked between the houses and apartment buildings that dominate the block. And she's wondered, what's the story with it? How did such a grand building end up in such an unassuming spot?



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The Eccentric Personalities Behind Sunnyside Conservatory, a 120-Year-Old Garden in San Francisco

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This story was reported by Katrina Schwartz. Bay Curious is made by Christopher Beale and Olivia Allen-Price. Additional support from Jen Chien, Katie Sprenger, Maha Sanad, Ethan Toven-Lindsey and everyone on Team KQED.


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