Transit Tuesday

Psst! Need to Get Away From It All?

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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

We have a treat for you!

If you love San Francisco, history or transportation, you will be stunned by the beauty and vibrancy of these photographs taken by famed photographer Fred Lyon in the 1940s and 50s. These images reach out and pull you in.

A native of San Francisco, Lyon loved this city and that connection shows in each snap. His pictures will transport you to our city’s past—one of the best ways to escape!

Many thanks to Alan White at Buzz Feed for a list that we love.

Man rides on the side of an O'Farrell, Jones & Hyde Streets Cable Car as it turns the corner. Photograph taken by Fred Lyon
Photo by Fred Lyon from Buzz Feed

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