wnp27.7979

Old City Hall

January 1, 1897

View northerly from 8th and Market Street across City Hall Square (name changed to Marshall Square in December, 1902) to City Hall. Pioneer (James Lick) Monument at center. Gardner works on new landscaping around Monument. [198. City Hall]

Location

6 Hyde St, 94102

Civic Center

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: J.S. Wooley
Date Added: May 18, 2021
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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