Ever wondered why there’s a road in the middle of Dolores Park? Here’s the answer: 19th Street used to run through the park. The proof is this photo, taken around 1915. Via Uptown Almanac and SF_Historian.

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Hélène Goupil is a former editor at Mission Local who now works independently as a videographer and editor. She's the co-author of "San Francisco: The Unknown City" (Arsenal Pulp Press).

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