wnp37.02621

Van Ness near Washington

May 1, 1901

President McKinley Visit. Ashe Mansion.

Location

1902 Van Ness Ave, 94109

Polk Gulch

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: February 7, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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