wnp27.50045
California & Sansome
View west on California, Bank of California at right. In far distance Old St. Mary's Cathedral and Fairmont Hotel. Center distance, Financial Center Building, Kohl Building, Mercantile Trust Co. Building (1903,Albert Pissis, Architect), London & San Francisco Bank Building (completed 1874). At far left, Fireman's Fund Insurance Building. California Street Cable RR Cable Car. Birdcage traffic signals.
1938
Financial District
wnp28.1426
Chestnut near Scott
View northwest to Municipal Railway (Muni) F-Line #9, one of Muni's original cars. Behind it is a 'Magic Carpet' Car #1002. El Presidio (later Presidio) Theatre in distance. Murray's, Ritz Cleaners, The Anchor bar, Brownie's Fountain Lunch at right. Conductor adjusts fender. Sign on front of car promotes Propositions 1 and 2 on June, 1942 ballot, to supplement water supply and fire protection for defense needs.
1942
Marina