wnp14.2231

Elkton Shops

January 1, 1941

Market Street Railway (MSRy) derelict streetcar #1702

Location

2362-2368 San Jose Avenue, 94112

Cayuga

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: January 9, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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