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View NE from Russian Hill

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View toward bay over burnt areas of North Beach and North Point. Corner of Alcatraz Island at upper left.

Location

985 Union St, 94133

Russian Hill

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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