wnp14.3449

Market near McAllister

September 9, 1910

View south across Market between 6th and 7th. San Joaquin County float in the Admission Day parade; Lots of people watching from windows and roofs, Sterling Furniture building 1049-51 Market

Location

1035-1043 Market St, 94103

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 24, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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