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David Gallagher

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San Francisco. I ride a bike and look at old pictures all day (not at the same time) sfmemory.org

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · Feb 10

not quite #sfhistory, more like #sanbrunohistory
it shouldn't be tough to find me here, given my profile pic.

El Crystal School Class Picture 1969 Grade 1 room 2

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 1d

They just built a swale on the east side of the intersection, but the water doesn’t get there, at least the Day street creek doesn’t

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 1d

Had to take my shoes off to clear both uphill drains at Day and Sanchez, 30 foot wide puddles blocking both directions (talk about a Slow Street!)

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 2d

Stop with the people. North Beach Boulevard

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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Peter Hartlaub @peterhartlaub.bsky.social · 2d

Blew up my weekend to write this “Marc Benioff come-to-your-senses challenge.”

I’ve rarely shared my opinions about politics in the Chronicle beyond some LGBTQ+ & bike/pedestrian safety things but Jesus he wants the military on S.F. streets what the hell?

www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/m...

Marc Benioff wants troops in S.F.? There’s a path back to sanity, and it’s close to home

Marc Benioff called for the National Guard in S.F. The city doesn’t need the military on its streets. It needs the Salesforce founder to follow his grandfather’s example, Peter Hartlaub...

www.sfchronicle.com

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 6d

Candlestick Cove, circa 1957
A view southerly from Bayview Hill, showing a completed US101 Freeway and Candlestick Cove housing. This housing was built for war workers in 1943 & was removed by mandate by 1970. In the early 50s, freeway construction cut the neighborhood in half. #sfhistory #sfmemory

elevated vista showing candlestick cove housing, US101 freeway, and San Bruno Mountain in the background

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 6d

A lot of favorites here but Cayuga Playground has a special place in my heart, it should be listed among the greatest folk art environments of California. I named it my "Favorite place under the Bart Tracks" in 2010 - amazingly my list is still available - www.sfexaminer.com/culture/my-c...

My City: Tasty tacos, fresh mushrooms and gargoyles

Faves and raves by David Gallagher Personal stats AGE: 46YEARS IN THE CITY: 22 yearsNEIGHBORHOOD: Bernal HeightsOCCUPATION: Web developer for…

www.sfexaminer.com

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 12d

Some personal news about my great niece, high school basketball superstar McKenna Woliczko (I call her McDub)
www.espn.com/womens-colle...

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 14d

famous quotes from Nickelodeon VPs, vol 1. "Kids like Flash"

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 14d

I kind of thought the angle of the road to the marked levee was also definitive

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 14d

I think you have it pretty darn close if not exactly right. the north shots also show a smokestack which was part of a sugar refinery. Here's a 1957 USGS map with my assumed location circled. Let me know what you think

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 15d

I have had other responses with similar assessments, thanks!

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 15d

Location Mystery, 1958
The slides are marked Alvarado, which in now part of Union City & mostly built up. I just do not know where to locate these, East Bay folks, can you help find these shots of flooding from 1958? #history #mystery sfmemory.org/search/index...

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 17d

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

Ok, top this

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

Touche

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

Sultan’s curse has failed 2 days in a row! (Too bad there are only 2 days left)

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

Sultan clouding Lee’s mind

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

I saw sultan ❌⚠️😬

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

I hope Marvin doesn’t meet Sultan

David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 18d

Can’t lose with Marvin in the house

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 20d

@rollovereasy.org If you love Muni Heritage Weekend, support the non-profit Market Street Railway (who run the streetcar museum) at streetcar.org

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David Gallagher @davidgallagher.bsky.social · 21d

Happy to go with you, I have done pretty much every bit of this, but not all of it is is bikeable, though you can get pretty close. Some parts are pretty close to your 49 mile scenic route from TotalSF