wnp15.039

California & Stockton

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, Ruins of Grace Church following 1906 fire and earthquake

Location

California St & Stockton St, 94108

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 5, 2015
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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