Remembering the Pandemic. Six years ago today

SAN FRANCISCO

Lee Heidhues 3.30.2026

How quickly time passes.

It was six years ago today the blogger took a walk through the outer Richmond District.

The neighborhood was quiet, desolated and subdued as people sheltered in place and wore their masks.

The positive which came out of the Pandemic was the movement which resulted in the now permanently car free 1.2 mile strip in Golden Gate Park which is JFK Promenade.

The early days when then JFK Drive was car free. The temporary measure which became permanent.

Top photo: The scene in Golden Gate Park. All quiet and the museums shuttered. – photo Lee Heidhues