wnp32.0076

Polk & Green

January 1, 1941

View northeast to east side of Polk, north side of Green. Alhambra Theatre at left, candy and cake shops, #304 Bus.

Location

2269-2299 Polk St, 94109

Polk Gulch

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: January 27, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of Emiliano Echeverria

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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