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South Van Ness near 17th

January 1, 1906

View southeast to east side of Howard (S. Van Ness) at earthquake damaged houses (Drunken Houses), Wagons in the street.

Location

620-624 S Van Ness Ave, 94110

Mission

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: November 15, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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