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Market & Fremont
June 23, 1953
View northeast from intersection to parade to celebrate opening of Argonaut Bay (now Maritime Museum). Comstock locomotive J.W. Bowker took passengers to this location, where they switched to where they transferred to horse car from Sutter St. line. People in period dress pose for photographers. Purpose of event was to raise funds for proposed Argonaut Bay Roundhouse at Aquatic Park, displaying historic rolling stock. The roundhouse was never built. Fife Building with Mobilgas sign atop in background. Yale Luggage Shop, Terminal Jewelry Co. at left.
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Artifact
- Date Added: March 2, 2017
- Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
- Format: photographic print
- Dimensions: 7.375,9.375
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Downloadable: Yes