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Market & 12th
Elevated view northeast across Market toward Van Ness intersection, with streetcar traffic on 4 tracks. From left, Masonic Temple, Civic Auditorium, Eastman's Ice Cream & Donuts, Fox Theater, Empire Hotel (100 McAllister), Merchandise Mart with radio tower atop, Hughson Ford dealership, El Patio Dancing. In distance left, Mark Hopkins and Fairmont Hotels. At center Market Street Railway (MSRy) 8-Line #204 and 6-Line car, Muni J-Line and L-Line cars. [D4295 Market Street Railway Streetcar Traffic - Market Street East from 12th Street 5:37 PM]
South of Market
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California & Powell
View east on California Street from a Powell Street Cable Car. Bay Bridge and Southern Pacific Building (with SP sign added March, 1954) in the background. At center, 720 California St. Building (then Hartford Insurance Building) with 2 story addition, Old St. Mary's Church, Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Building (completed 1954, demolished 1991). Home Insurance Co. Building with Colonial tower (finished 1951, demolished 1983), Financial Center Building, later Omni Hotel.Delis Garage on right with Chevron gas station.
Nob Hill
