wnp5.50247

Sansome & Chestnut

January 1, 1937

View north toward Pier 29 on Embarcadero. Market Street Railway 29-line streetcar #991. Rail car in background.

Location

1500 The Embarcadero, 94111

Northern Waterfront

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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