wnp26.1537

North Beach Playground

January 1, 1940

[Recreation & Parks] Night view, boys playing baseball on blacktop.

Location

700 Greenwich St, 94133

North Beach

Keyword

Copy Negative

Artifact

Date Added: July 19, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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