wnp14.3519

VJ Day on Market

August 15, 1945

Civilian reveler celebrating VJ Day, holding dismounted streetcar fender.

Location

899 Market St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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