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Lafayette Park

January 1, 1939

WPA construction project, Lafayette Park

Location

2001-2099 Washington Street, 94109

Pacific Heights

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 5, 2015
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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