wnp010.10076

Sierra & Texas

July 1, 1962

Western Pacific Tunnel Fire.[Sierra and Texas Close up of railroad tunnel entrance built in 1918.]

Location

640 Texas St, 94107

Potrero Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: Andrew Brandi
Date Added: April 30, 2020
Contributor: Courtesy of Richard Brandi
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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