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 California When I moved to San Diego, I discovered this road and learned that much of the … Read more
The Boulevard Road Sign The 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 Pages tmschultzeT.M. Schultze is a San Diego-based photographer, traveller, and writer. He writes, photographs, and draws things of the outdoors that … 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 Pages tmschultzeT.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 … 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 … Read more
My March 2015 Photo of the Month is Forgotten Bridge, an image made in Central Arizona along the original route of US Route 80 from Gila Bend to Phoenix.
T.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 be purchased here.
My November 2014 Photo of the Month is Wildwood, a photograph made on Old Highway 80 near Descanso.
T.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 be purchased here.
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
Project Home | San Diego to La Mesa | La Mesa to Alpine | Alpine to Crestwood | Crestwood to Ocotillo | Ocotillo to Yuma | Landmarks Hurricane Kathleen As noted in the Crestwood to Ocotillo section, the abandoned sections of Old Highway 80 through Myer Creek Canyon were devastated by a massive flash flood as Hurricane Kathleen (by that time a tropical storm). Other canyons … Read more
Quick Review: From Crestwood in the Campo Indian Reservation, Old Highway 80 veers south of present-day Interstate 8 heading towards Jacumba Hot Springs. Original Bankhead Highway There is a small stretch of road that veers from Old Highway 80 past Boulevard. While it too is labelled as part of the highway, it pre-dates it. This … Read more
Project Home | San Diego to La Mesa | La Mesa to Alpine | Alpine to Crestwood | Crestwood to Ocotillo | Ocotillo to Yuma | Landmarks Alpine, California This section of Old Highway 80 follows Alpine Boulevard through the town of Alpine. The highway then transitions to Willows Road as it progresses through the Viejas Indian Reservation. Old Highway 80 then follows a segment along … Read more