wnp5.50136

Union near Fillmore

January 1, 1940

View of north side of 2200 block. Municipal Railway E-line streetcar #361. Rio Theatre.

Location

2203 Union St, 94123

Union Street

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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