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Market & Van Ness

January 1, 1893

Elevated view southeast across Market. Joseph Schmitz & Co pianos at 1439 Market St. Beyond, Fire Engine House No. 19, Hook & Ladder Co. No. 3, Studebaker Manufacturing Building, west side of Panorama Building (opened August, 1887) with signage for inaugural exhibit "Battle of Missionary Ridge", in 1896 converted to Rambler Biclorama (Bicycle sales and track) at 10th St. corner. Ray & Dowling, Sale Yards & Stable at right.

1893 date based on last appearance of Schmitz in dir. and Studebaker factory at that location in same year.