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Playland

January 1, 1948

Night view from Cliff House to illuminated Playland at the Beach. Edgewater, Big Dipper.

Location

1090 Point Lobos Ave, 94121

Sutro Heights

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: December 19, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of Emiliano Echeverria

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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