wnp25.4738

Polk & Eddy

March 17, 1968

St. Patrick's Day Parade, Rebel Cork Drill Team passing the Crankshaft Exchange

Location

701-729 Polk St, 94109

Tenderloin

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 2, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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