wnp14.3435

California at Pierce

January 1, 1946

California Street Cable car looking east

Location

2586-2598 California St, 94115

Lower Pacific Heights

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: L.L. Bonney
Date Added: May 24, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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