Old Street Map of San Jose, California, 1951: Bay Area, San Francisco, Silicon Valley Size:A3 (297x420mm) vibrant greens

vibrant greens

This print is more than just an image

North Elm Street

Hosts a variety of public housing estates

showcased later in the inset

Old Street Map of San Jose, California, 1951: Bay Area, San Francisco, Silicon Valley Size:A3 (297x420mm) vibrant greensShell Street Map of San Jose and Vicinity captures the South Bay at a pivotal postwar moment, when motoring defined how people experienced the city. Issued in 1951 by Shell Oil Companydrawing on work originally prepared for the staff of the San Francisco Examinerthis city map balances clarity and color with a travelers toolbox of legend, indexed points of interest, traffic regulations, and mileage charts. A polyconic projection keeps streets true to