San Francisco in 1952 — A City Between Two Eras In 1952, San Francisco was buzzing with post-war energy. Cars were getting bigger, streetcars still ruled the avenues, and the city was stepping into a new modern identity while holding on to its old charm. What Defined San Francisco in 1952 PCC streetcars and classic trolleys still ran heavily on Market Street. The Embarcadero was packed with cargo ships long before the freeway era. Massive American cars filled the streets—Chevys, Fords, Hudsons,

A busy section of Interstate 10 near the Heights will be reduced to two lanes next week — and stay that way through the middle of next year — as construction crews work on a $400 million elevation project that will close connector ramps near Interstate 45 and disrupt commutes for months. 📝: @octaviaj_news/ Houston Chronicle transportation reporter 📸: Jill Karnicki / Houston Chronicle photographer