wnp28.1882

Embarcadero

January 1, 1940

View of Embarcadero from Telegraph Hill. Pier 29 in center of view

Location

1500 The Embarcadero, 94111

Northern Waterfront

Keywords

Piers
Bay

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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