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View from Twin Peaks

January 1, 1939

View northeast to Buena Vista Park right of center; fire station at Carmel & Clayton, Ashbury Heights High Pressure System Water Tank; Mt. Olympus with statue atop. St. Joseph's Hospital at right.

Location

50-68 Christmas Tree Point Rd, 94131

Clarendon Heights

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: December 13, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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