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View NE from Nob Hill

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, [Bird's Eye View showing Telegraph Hill and Burned District from Powell Street to Bay.] Taken from approximate location of Fairmont Hotel.

Location

901 Powell St # 10, 94108

Nob Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: June 5, 2023
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: Postcard, Lithographic

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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