Rincon Hill
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Rincon Hill is one of many hills in San Francisco, California. At only around 120 feet (37 m) high and in an industrial area, it is not as well-known as the more famous Russian Hill and Telegraph Hill. The hill is located in the northeastern part of San Francisco and to the south of the Financial District. The busy, noisy western approach to the Bay Bridge that carries Interstate 80 is located on the hill as well as many on and offramps that stem from it. Before the 1906 Earthquake, the hill was home to many wealthy mansions, but the Great Quake and the resulting fires destroyed the neighborhood. The neighborhood was rebuilt as an industrial district and for many years it was underutilized and rundown, unlike the Financial District a couple of blocks to the northwest. However, beginning in the early 21st Century, developers are starting to redevelop this industrial area into a residential neighborhood, much like Vancouver, Canada did to its railyards. Tall, residential towers are sprouting in this area, with highrises up to 63 floors and 641 ft. (195 m) like One Rincon Hill that will offer spendid views for those fortunate enough to afford them. City planners hope that this massive highrise development will spruce up Rincon Hill and put a damper on San Francisco's housing crunch--at least for the upper middle class.
