The Folklore of the Freeway: Race and Revolt in the Modernist City (A Quadrant Book)

The Folklore of the Freeway is a groundbreaking book that sheds light on the lesser-known stories of urban communities fighting back against the destruction caused by interstate highway construction in the 1960s and 1970s.

Through vivid storytelling, stunning artwork, and powerful preservation efforts, this book reveals the creative strategies devised by marginalized communities to document, protest, and commemorate the damage caused by highways.

From colorful murals in East Los Angeles to underpass murals in San Diego's Chicano Park, The Folklore of the Freeway showcases the resilience and determination of urban neighborhoods that lacked political and economic power to resist highway construction.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, social justice, and the power of art and culture to preserve our heritage.