wnp14.10144

Downtown Aerial

April 1, 1956

Looking north from south of Bay Bridge to Golden Gate, Marin Headlands and beyond.

Location

Pier 50, 94158

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: January 15, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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