wnp27.1004

View from Twin Peaks

January 1, 1935

View East over Noe Valley, Alvarado School at middle right

Location

501 Twin Peaks Blvd, 94131

Midtown Terrace

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: November 8, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Format: photographic print
Dimensions: 2.25,3.25

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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