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La Playa near Cabrillo

January 1, 1920

View north on La Playa of Chutes at the Beach administration building, automobiles, streetcar tracks, and streetcar at Balboa terminal. Shoot the Chutes ride and Sutro Heights in background.

Location

790-798 La Playa St, 94121

Richmond Outer

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: March 14, 2018
Contributor: James R. Smith Collection

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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