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Ferry Building

January 1, 1991

Demolition of Embarcadero Freeway in front of Ferry Building

Location

38-164 The Embarcadero, 94133

Financial District

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: November 22, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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