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Great Highway near Balboa

December 11, 1932

View north on Great Highway toward Sutro Heights. Adults enjoying snow in the road, parked autos behind them. Topsy's Roost on the right, Grace's sandwich shop in the background.

Location

132-298 Great Hwy, 94121

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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