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Fillmore Chutes
High Diver John A. Mangels, professionally known as John Powers, doing a high dive act at the Fillmore Chutes. After 8 years of performing his act, Mangels was injured on October 3, 1909, the last day of the season. He suffered a broken spine when strong winds blew him into the side of the small dive tank. The 24 year-old Mangels died from the injury at St. Mary's Hospital on October 5, 1909. [JA Mangles (sic) at Chutes SF Sept 1909][A. Lipman SF]
Western Addition
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Market & Kearny
View north across the intersection of Market, Kearny, and 3rd. Lotta's Fountain at center (with extra height). Muni 5-Line trolley coach #618 and J-Line streetcar #1036 with zip strip livery crossing intersection. Chronicle Building (with American Savings) with modern facade, since removed, in background. In background left, SF Federal Savings & Loan, Maskey Building, Mr. Sid restaurant, Red Fox cocktails.
South of Market
