wnp14.3722

Embarcadero near Pier 15

September 27, 1937

Waterfront workers (Longshoremen) on roof of Southern Pacific box car

Location

29 The Embarcadero, 94111

Northern Waterfront

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: June 9, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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