I have lived just a block from the Embarcadero for decades now, and walked by as they arrested someone who had broken into one of the junction boxes stopping them as they were in the process of removing the parts. That section used to be lit up until the day that arrest happened and it was never repaired.
Embarcadero
Yes of course.
https://www.saitowitz.com/embarcadero-ribbon
NICE! Thanks for the link.
I love learning about the history and nuances of our city. Thanks for linking that.
The goddamn Ribbon!
Solved
Is it still illuminated?
I’m not sure. I haven’t been there in the evenings/nights in a long time.
no. originally neon inside it
designed by architect Stanley Seitowitz
Fiber optic cable actually. Constantly vandalized by copper thieves.
That’s flipping awful.
It was corrosion from seawater. Idk why people come to this sub to lie on San Francisco.
https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/CHRONICLEWATCH-Working-for-a-Better-Bay-Area-2533506.php
I have lived just a block from the Embarcadero for decades now, and walked by as they arrested someone who had broken into one of the junction boxes stopping them as they were in the process of removing the parts. That section used to be lit up until the day that arrest happened and it was never repaired.
Ok.
My cousins love jumping from block to block on those things.
In front of Pier 30
Nicely done. That’s super specific and super correct!
Actually originally cold cathode lighting with no design for maintenance.
I believe it. Few projects include long term plans.
Those lights didn't last long
Looked nice while it was lit though