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Market near 5th

May 1, 1964

View north across Market to Esquire and Telenews Theatres. Funland on left.

Location

906-920 Market St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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