wnp25.2523

Powell & Sutter

October 1, 1954

View uphill towards Nob Hill. Powell Street Cable Car

Location

501 Sutter St, 94108

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: February 7, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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