05 2 / 2009

From 1909. Note how “Greater Oakland’s Wheel of Progress” is contingent upon streetcar lines. Interesting how the East Bay’s economic ascension and its post-war economic decline were roughly corollary with the expansion and subsequent evisceration of rail transit. (Also, “Restrictions on Undesirable Improvements” is code for racist restrictive covenants prohibiting minorities from moving into the neighborhood! So fucked up! Also, JOKE WAS ON YOU, white capitalists of yesteryear!)

From 1909.



Note how “Greater Oakland’s Wheel of Progress” is contingent upon streetcar lines. Interesting how the East Bay’s economic ascension and its post-war economic decline were roughly corollary with the expansion and subsequent evisceration of rail transit.



(Also, “Restrictions on Undesirable Improvements” is code for racist restrictive covenants prohibiting minorities from moving into the neighborhood! So fucked up! Also, JOKE WAS ON YOU, white capitalists of yesteryear!)

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