1959 Map of San Leandro

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The eastern shore of San Francisco Bay shows a landscape in rapid transition during the mid-20th century. The urbanization of San Leandro and San Lorenzo is evident through the dense grid of residential streets and dozens of newly established schools like Arroyo High Sch and Pacific High Sch. This growth contrasts with the remaining marshlands and industrial infrastructure along the shoreline, including Mulford Landing and Hayward Landing. The Southern Pacific railroad and the Nimitz Freeway serve as the primary north-south transportation corridors, facilitating the region's post-war expansion.