wnp14.10686

Powell & Post

January 1, 1960

Looking south showing Union Square; two Powell cable cars; #520

Location

393-399 Powell St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 16, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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