Here's What Bi-Rite Looked Like in 1947

The SF Public Library is still in the process of scanning their piles of old San Francisco photography and recently came across this gem of a shot of Bi-Rite from the days before the velvet rope.  Our favorite signage is there, as are the piles (albeit smaller) of fresh fruit in the front window, but I'm not sure what these empty lots amidst the hot Mission Dolores real estate and this Three Veterans business is all about.

[Photo via The Bay Citizen]

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chalkman's picture

the lot on the left was still there in 1999....

I bet they didn't charge $6 for a four pack of PBR back then.

Kevbro's picture

stop. is it always about shitty beer. Buy it at costco and drink it sitting in front of your computer.

I don't think before I type's picture

60+ years later, still tough to find parking.

I don't think before I type's picture

so so precious, even back then.

Robert's picture

Here's a great way to explore the library's photo collection: http://www.oldsf.org

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