Transportation Hub

This is a wonderful mural on one of the more interesting streets in San Francisco. Transportation Hub is located on Polk Street on the corner of Hemlock Alley (in between Post and Sutter). The reason this is here is because of a good-​government initiative which funds murals alleys through out The City: The San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development Mural Project. Do you want graffiti to be reduced? Don’t want the alleys to become (more of) a disgrace? Put up art. There’s a lot of good info about the artist Dray online, who both created and has restored this amazing piece of art. He’s done many other murals in The City, as well.
I love the fact that the subject is one of my favorite people in SF history: Ms. Friedel Klussmann. You may know her as the woman who led the charge to save the Cable Cars. Living on California Street, I know the Cable Cars well and they are a part of my everyday life. I would rather walk out and catch a Cable Car over anything else. I’ve hopped on the California Cable Car line a lot — especially when working in the FiDi. I love the moment when I hear the cable turn back on in the morning. That still sends shivers down my spine — then I roll back over and go to bed.
Oh, and it’s a beautiful mural. If you’re in the Lower Polk part of town hitting one of the many bars, keep an eye out. Check out the photos.

Before I fell under the influence of ninja turtle masks, I’m pretty sure the primaries were at some point in a 3-​way tie for first as my fave color. This murie appeals to my former spectrum champ plus classic American illustration styles. RIP & THX Friedel Klussmann #yougogirl #ladiesispimpstoo