wnp24.384a

Golden Gate Park

January 1, 1890

[Golden Gate Park, San Francisco] Old Band Concourse (present tennis courts.) Dozens of horses and carriages; rows of people on benches

Location

Nancy Pelosi Dr, 94117

Golden Gate Park

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: A.J. McDonald
Date Added: June 27, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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