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Van Ness near Turk

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View southeast to City Hall and Hall of Records ruins in distance, Grant Building, background left; wrought iron fence melted

Location

690 Van Ness Ave, 94102

Civic Center

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: January 28, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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