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Union Square

January 1, 1955

View west across plaza to garage entrance, Dewey Monument, St. Francis Hotel.

Location

195 Maiden Ln, 94108

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: September 7, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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