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California & Mason

January 1, 1880

Elevated view southwest to Victorian mansions on California between Mason & Taylor. Richard Tobin residence on right. Left house built for Leonidas B. Benchley in 1863. Edward B. Pond, who was mayor during 1887-1891 and was formerly a liquor merchant, purchased the house in 1877 or 1878 and replaced it with a new building in 1889. (WMK) Twin Peaks in distance.

left frame from stereoview entitled 485. San Francisco Showing Coast Range of Mts.