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Page & Clayton

November 1, 1944

Looking South; 20-line Streetcar and Fire engine collide

Location

1698 Page St, 94117

Haight Ashbury

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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