The tracks that once ran down Harrison Street
were once part of the original Southern Pacific mainline that runs from
San Francisco to San Jose. After the Bayshore Cutoff (shortcut between
San Francisco and San Bruno) was completed in December 1907, the railroad
kept the line for local use. The original line was noted for it's steep
grade as it climbed out of The City, as well as the "backyard" sections
that ran through the Mission District. The line was finally severed near
Bernal Cut (now San Jose Avenue) during the 1940's or '50's (still trying
to confirm the exact date).
The purpose of this page is to display some black and white 8x10's that
I recently found at a flea market in San Francisco. Unfortunately, I do
not know who the photographer is or exactly when these photos were taken.
All of the photos were taken right around 17th and Harrison streets. I
am guessing that they were shot in 1991 (by a registration tag on one of
the cars!). The tracks have since been removed.
I am looking for more photos of South of Market rail action. Even pictures
of street trackage would be great.
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on this link to email me.
This
is a northbound view on Harrison st. between 1th and 17th streets (downtown
in distance). Two main tracks and a crossover. The large mural on the building
to the left was recently whitewashed over, a subject of controversy for
Mission District residents.
Corner
of Harrison and 17th Streets looking southeast. Two main tracks and a siding
to the left. There also appears to be a siding that ran along the sidewalk
in front of this building.
Same
building as above, but from Alabama and 17th streets.
More
pictures......next page.
