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Powell & Market

July 1, 1956

Powell Street cable car #509 leaving turntable loaded with passengers. Woolworth's in background [California July 56 Boat Trip San Francisco Cable car corner of Powell & Market Sts]

Location

870 Market St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: February 4, 2019
Contributor: Courtesy of David Gallagher

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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