wnp14.3501

VJ Day Market Street

August 15, 1945

Fireman hooking hose to hydrant. Probably on Market Street near Geary & Kearny & 3rd Street

Location

1 Kearny St, 94108

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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