wnp25.6920

Main Library

June 1, 1953

View east from McAllister near Larkin towards SF Main Library (now the Asian Art Museum)

Location

Mcallister St & Larkin St, 94102

Civic Center

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: September 1, 2020
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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