August 28, 2007
Mark Pritchard over at San Francisco Metroblog has alerted us to a fabulous new Flickr find; a 1938 street map of San Francisco in vivid pinks, blues, and greens.
And why fabulous? In 1938 there are no freeways yet in sight. Lefty O’Doul’s Seals Stadium is still in place — as are the Sutro Baths. Lafayette Park is not yet whole. Calvary and Laurel Hill cemeteries still occupy Lone Mountain. Treasure Island is still the future site of the World’s Fair, and Mission Rock is still an island.
Feast your eyes, my friends, because that’s just the beginning — and a high-resolution version is available too. On behalf of the whole city, thanks to the intrepid map scanner Octoferret.
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August 28, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Any way to get a look at that map without creating a Flickr account? ‘Cause, you know, I don’t like being pushed around by big kids.
August 28, 2007 at 1:56 pm
You should be able to visit the Flickr page by clicking the map image (or the link in the first paragraph) without a jackbooted digital sentry demanding your papers; link is here.
To see the high-res version, on the other hand, they do seem to demand a little donation of your personal data…
August 31, 2007 at 2:43 am
Definitely breath taking and simply amazing. Excellent and cool find!
October 31, 2007 at 3:19 pm
=v= If there’s one thing this city needs, it’s a “lick old ladies home”.
February 16, 2008 at 6:36 pm
What a great site!
How much do you think the map is worth?
April 12, 2011 at 6:37 am
Sadly, it seems the high resolution version is gone, now. Or else I’m missing something.
January 13, 2013 at 1:08 pm
Hi Res version is there.
I have a Flickr account – that might make a difference.