the 7 lives of 7th street – {oakland | underground}

jazz clubs. people. “harlem of the west.” businesses.  tear the houses down.  bart. tear more down. build a freeway right through us. the freeway falls down.  rebuild it.
west oakland, particularly, 7th street, has seen it’s share of progression, regression, and stagnation.  for a while, many have wanted to preserve it’s history of being the blues and jazz mecca of the west coast.  one time it was through a video game.  now, it’s through a walk of fame.  whatever the case, at least people see the value of what once was, and what can be done to make sure it’s documented.

i took a stroll through what was this happening spot and didn’t find all the activity that was once there.

what use to look like this…

now looks like this...

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redevelopment abounds.  but what’s going to replace what’s there now?  will all the stories be told? there’s hope. 🙂