Mission Freeways (Maps)

1951 SF highway proposal

For our fellow “map ho’s,” Burrito Justice brings us excellent summary coverage of some recently unearthed S.F. Highway maps that were published by StreetsblogSF.  In fact, if you enjoy doing more than just looking at pictures, I’d highly encourage you to read the great piece on the S.F. Freeway Revolt that these maps were were published with.

7 Responses to “Mission Freeways (Maps)”

  1. born and raised says:

    Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think this freeway movement was spearheaded by our “good planning” think tank SPUR.

    Next time you hear SPUR talking about sound planning principles, remember that they once thought building freeways all over San Francisco was a good idea.

  2. Stucco-sux says:

    One day we can only hope they will rebuild the land that 101 cuts through, turning sections of 101 into tunnels like the rainbow tunnel in Sausalito just over the gg bridge. Imagine, just reconnecting Potrero hill east/west… what a difference that would make.

  3. mcas says:

    …and if you’ve never seen it: http://www.streetfilms.org/archives/lessons-from-san-francisco/

    a detailed account of the Embarcadero freeway– I had never visited when this was still up, but it’s still hard to wrap my head around the fact this once existed…

  4. Glenparker says:

    My mother was one of the “Gum Tree Ladies” who in the early 60′s stopped the central freeway from going through Glen Park. She threatened to tie her kids to the trees if they attempted to start bulldozing. Thanks Mom!!!!

  5. Josh says:

    @Stucco-sux

    I think about this every damn day. I live right across the street from a sound wall of this James Lick freeway