wnp13.377

City Hall Ruins

January 1, 1906

1906 earthquake and Fire, View north toward City Hall from Market near 9th Street.

Location

1277 Market St, 94103

Civic Center

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: William Rau
Date Added: June 20, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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