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'''Market and Clayton switchback, c. 1919''' | |||
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This sharp turn from Clayton to Market was not negotiable by early streetcars so operators would "switch" the backs of the passenger seats at Market Street, thereby "switching" the streetcar in the reverse direction. | |||
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''Photo: Michael Greene, San Francisco, CA '' | ''Photo: Michael Greene, San Francisco, CA '' | ||
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''Photo: Chris Carlsson'' | |||
Revision as of 16:27, 26 May 2010
Unfinished History
Market and Clayton switchback, c. 1919
Photo: Greg Gaar Collection
This sharp turn from Clayton to Market was not negotiable by early streetcars so operators would "switch" the backs of the passenger seats at Market Street, thereby "switching" the streetcar in the reverse direction.
May 2010 - Looking down Market Street at Clayton
Photo: Michael Greene, San Francisco, CA
1998
Photo: Chris Carlsson