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Market Street near Powell

January 1, 1900

View east down Market west of Powell. At 3rd Street intersection in distance, large electric light display over street, possibly for Knights Templar convention. Emporium at right, Call Building in distance. Flood Building under construction at left. Alisky's Art Studio sign. Illuminated signs for Examiner and Bulletin newspapers at left. Marston's Restaurant, 865 Market at right.

Location

910 Market St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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