wnp37.01215

San Francisco Burning

April 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View of fire from bay.

Location

2 Pier 7, 94111

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 16, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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