If you build it, they will drive

As envisioned, 1957

As built, below, looking north from Slauson

As used, below, looking north from Slauson, April 22, 2007

The Harbor Freeway, below, looking south from 42nd Street, 1957. Note there are no center guardrails.

The Harbor Freeway, below, looking south from 42nd Street, April 22, 2007

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Posted by LATimes on April 25, 2007 in Freeways , Transportation | Permalink

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