wnp27.5743

Portola near Corbett

January 1, 1947

Facing downtown skyline. [Facing from highway near Twin Peaks. 1947]

Location

56-110 Portola Dr, 94131

Upper Market

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: December 6, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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