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The Towering Cross in the Middle of San Francisco
Tucked away on a wooded hillside in the middle of San Francisco sits a big concrete cross. When it was built, it could be seen from miles around. Now, a thick grove of trees partially shields it from view. Over the years...
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The Towering Cross in the Middle of San Francisco is an episode from Bay Curious by KQED. Tucked away on a wooded hillside in the middle of San Francisco sits a big concrete cross. When it was built, it could be seen from miles around. Now,...
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Published Mar 30, 2026, 16:14 long, audio available.
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