wnp15.193

Arkansas near 20th

April 18, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View north to fires after 1906 earthquake in empty lot just east of Arkansas Street. Side and rear of 1627 20th Street on right. Image is half of panorama B. See wnp15.192.

Location

529 Arkansas St, 94107

Potrero Hill

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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