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View from Twin Peaks

January 1, 1948

View northeast from Twin Peaks, Market St at center Cars on Market w/4 Tracks.

Location

50-68 Christmas Tree Point Rd, 94131

Clarendon Heights

Keywords

Color
Vista

Artifact

Date Added: August 25, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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