kerouac18_064_mac.jpg Mother and daughter, Jami and Carolyn Cassady, have a close up look at the manuscript. A 36 foot long section of the paper is displayed under glass at the main library. Jack Kerouac's masterpiece has hit the road and made it's way back for another trip to 'Frisco. On loan from the private collection of Indianapolis Colts owner, the original manuscript -- on a 112-foot long scroll of ON THE ROAD will be on display at the public library. Complete with pencil markings, crossouts and line-throughs, the manuscript can be blamed for several generations of inspirations to move to San Francisco. We pay the old friend a visit at the press preview on Friday. Event in San Francisco, Ca on 1/13/06. Photo by: Michael Macor / San Francisco Chronicle Mandatory Credit for Photographer and San Francisco Chronicle/ - Magazine Out