wnp25.4869

Aquatic Park

June 1, 1962

Men playing bocce in courts, Beach St. near Van Ness Ave.

Location

3238 Van Ness Ave, 94109

Aquatic Park / Ft. Mason

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: June 27, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: transparency slide

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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