wnp28.1879

Ferry Building

January 1, 1930

From foot of Sacramento St. Pedestrian bridge; streetcars and Cable Car; nitrate

Location

38-164 The Embarcadero, 94133

Financial District

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: July 12, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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