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Geary near Polk

January 1, 1949

View east on Geary to B-Line #148 with wings livery, buildings on north side of street.

Location

1036 Geary St, 94109

Lower Nob Hill

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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