Some Things Are Not For Sale by wysiwig
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In 1953, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors designated a 19-block section south of Market Street as a Redevelopment Area (now commonly known as SOMA). The 87 acres of the Yerba Buena district included the area from Market to Harrison and 2nd to 4th Streets. It was a crime ridden area of older, rundown homes and residence hotels populated by the poor, the homeless and the addicted. The plan was to clear this blighted area and replace it with high end hotels and cultural venues. Justin Herman, executive director of San Francisco Redevelopment Agency from 1960-1971 expressed an attitude prevalent at the time when he said, referring to this area, "This land is too valuable to permit poor people to park on it."
After years of protests, delays and setbacks planning began with the participation of the local community. In 1980, Mayor Dianne Feinstein and the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency issued an invitation to developers worldwide to "Create. . .in the heart of one of the world's great cities, an environment in the form of a magnificent urban garden." Almost everything that existed here when I was a student has been swept away. One landmark remains. St. Patrick's Catholic Church was consecrated in 1872. It's nice to see that some things are not for sale.
Comments (19)
auntietk
What a fantastic old building! Excellent capture. Thanks for the history!
Simpleworks
Fantastic Shot, Beautiful church.
GARAGELAND
So the Glass & Concrete thing at the back is supposed to be a "magnificent urban garden" ? SUPER CAPTURE!!!!!
alanwilliams
great shot, terrific contrast
durleybeachbum
A superb juxtaposition!
MrsLubner
Another great pov. I got a similar one but not as dynamic as this one. Fabulous look and the high-rise in the back is a perfect way to bring the city and this gorgeous park together with the church as the gateway.
thecytron
A very good photograph! I would call it "Modern Time Clashes"!
mariogiannecchini
Splendid shot ! Two worlds in contact!
Faemike55
Wonderful story and stunning photo of the church
vaggabondd
I am glad someone had enough since to keep it standing. nice capture
gemb1
Exeallent combination of old and new. I also have a picture of this be your's is the best
danob
Thank goodness for that! Such historic buildings should always take precedence over urban sprawl! Fine image to make the point.
tennesseecowgirl
Nice to see. :)
sandra46
intriguing image! really fascinating!
JuliSonne
We say: "Let the church in the village!" Very good shot. Opposites attract. History meets modern architecture. Craft vs. technic Or it looks as if the church is the entrance into another millennium. Through the church to get into heaven. Have a nice day Juli
Meisiekind
Why does this look so familiar? Oh wait - I was standing next to you when you shot it! Excellent image Mark.
bmac62
Dwarfed but unbowed:) Nice shot Mark.
psyoshida
The contrast is wonderful. Glad they kept some grass too.
ragouc
Very good picture