wnp26.668

Sacramento & Front

January 1, 1856

Fort Gunny Bags (Committee of Vigilance headquarters)

Location

275 Sacramento St, 94111

Financial District

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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