This is a California photo project dedicated to U.S. Route 80. From 1926 to 1964, U.S. Route 80 was the Broadway of America, stretching from San Diego, CA, to Tybee Island, near Augusta, GA.Old Highway 80 in CaliforniaWhen I moved to San Diego, I discovered this road and learned that much of the road still … Read more
US Highway 80’s Western terminus was in San Diego, California, although the route changed several times over the years. At one time, it began at Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma (which was signed California State Highway 209 until being relinquished to the City of San Diego) and at other times, it terminated at Pacific … Read more
La Mesa El Cajon Alpine Viejas Mountain Descanso Mount Laguna Cameron Corners Live Oak Springs Jacumba 2015 Topo Jacumba OE S In-Ko-Pah Park 1959 Topo Old Highway 80 Project PagestmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of … Read more
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The Boulevard Road SignThe Boulevard highway sign is located off El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego. The sign faces Eastbound traffic on what was then U.S. Route 80.Old Highway 80 Photography Project PagestmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of the outdoors that have inspired humans … Read more
Project Home | San Diego to La Mesa | La Mesa to Alpine | Alpine to Crestwood | Crestwood to Ocotillo | Ocotillo to Yuma | Landmarks The Boulevard Sign El Cajon Sign (Contemporary, post Highway 80) Wildwood Glen Lane Los Terrenitos Bridge (Bankhead Highway, Pre-Highway 80) Frosty Burger (Contemporary, post Highway 80) Home of Amos Buckman Buckman Springs Bottling Plant Bankhead Detour (Pre-Highway 80) Bankhead … Read more
Millers Garage is located between the Myer Creek and Ocotillo sections of Old Highway 80. It is easily seen by Westbound Interstate 8 traffic.Old Highway 80 Project PagestmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of the outdoors that have inspired humans for thousands of years. He … Read more
The Desert View Tower is located off Old Highway 80 in In-Ko-Pah Park, California.Old Highway 80 Project PagestmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of the outdoors that have inspired humans for thousands of years. He co-authored the Photographer’s Guide to Joshua Tree Park which can … Read more
The Buckman Springs Bottling Plant was the business of Amos Buckman, the namesake of Buckman Springs in San Diego’s East County.The bottling plant has been left to ruins and is easily accessible off Old Highway 80. It should be noted, however, that the bottling plant is technically on private property. Time spent inside the bottling … Read more
Project Home | San Diego to La Mesa | La Mesa to Alpine | Alpine to Crestwood | Crestwood to Ocotillo | Ocotillo to Yuma | LandmarksEl CajonUS Route 80 passed through the heart of downtown El Cajon. There is a large roadsign over the road, although this post-dates the original highway.Flynn SpringsAlpineOld Highway 80 Project PagestmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. … Read more