wnp5.50037

3rd near King

November 18, 1938

View north past Southern Pacific railroad station on left with taxi cabs. Old Corner Lunch restaurant. 15-line streetcar.

Location

761 3rd St, 94107

Mission Bay

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: December 12, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of Jack Tillmany

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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