wnp37.10121

View S from Russian Hill

January 1, 1855

[San Francisco in 1855, T.E. Hecht] Panorama view from near present Ina Coolbrith Park to Nob Hill. View 4 of 4 part panorama, see wnp26.2053.

Location

954 Vallejo St, 94133

Russian Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: October 21, 2019
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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