Streetview Hookers
In May 2008, an aspiring househunter found he could locate prostitutes in his area and the street corner they frequented using Google Street View.1
Fast Facts
- Location of photo: 3186 San Pablo Avenue in Emeryville
- Google Street View debut: May 29, 2007
- Coverage: Images available of 37 cities2
- Other scenes captured: Man possibly breaking and entering, man possibly entering X-rated theater
Google Streetview Stories
The Google Street View feature of Google Maps has raised both controversy and a few laughs since its debut in 2007. The images are created by a specially-designed car equipped with a panoramic rooftop camera. The feature is designed to give those using Google Maps a street level view of the area they are searching for, but has often captured individuals in what appear to be compromising situations. Various websites have arisen devoted to collecting some of the more amusing Street View scenes.2
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