wnp14.0623

Athens & Brazil

January 1, 1912

399 Athens at Brazil. Well dressed family group (14 people) posing on stairs. Home of John Johanson, jeweler. This house still stands today (2021) in modified form. this view is a little earlier than the others in this group

Location

382 Athens St, 94112

Excelsior

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: February 17, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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