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Union Square

January 1, 1970

Visitors on benches. Macy's, Dewey Monument

Location

The Dewey Monument, 94108

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 10, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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