wnp27.5748

Golden Gate

January 1, 1950

View from military (?) ship to Golden Gate Bridge and bay beyond. [Collection taken together from wnp27.5747-wnp27.5767]

Location

US-101,

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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