wnp27.7849

Powell & Market

January 1, 1945

View north across Market toward Powell Street cable car turntable, cable car #120. Flood Building and Owl Drug in background. Crowded crosswalk with lots of pedestrians.

Location

910 Market St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: March 1, 2021
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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