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Bush near Fillmore

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, North side of Bush Street between Fillmore and Steiner, 2250 Bush and 2254 Bush in the background. Families cooking in street kitchens on wood-burning stoves.

Location

2240 Bush St, 94115

Lower Pacific Heights

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: March 11, 2020
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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