wnp25.0409

Top of the Mark

January 1, 1948

Looking east to Ferry Building/ Bay Bridge

Location

999 California St, 94108

Nob Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 29, 2015
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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