wnp26.659

Telegraph Hill

August 2, 1884

Telegraph Hill Observatory, also known as Layman's Observatory, Layman's Folly and German Castle.

Location

2-16 Telegraph Hill Blvd, 94133

Telegraph Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 22, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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