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Market near 6th

October 1, 1944

WWII War Bond Rally in front of the Paramount Theatre. Regal Theatre marquee at 1040 Market Street behind. (JT)

Location

1000 Market St, 94102

Tenderloin

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: May 23, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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