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Market near Powell

July 26, 1947

View northeast across Market between Powell and Stockton. 6-line streetcar #136 derailed in front of the Flood Building blocking all streetcar traffic. At this point, post merger of merger of Muni and Market Street Railway, both the tracks and equipment were worn leading to this derailment. The 4 tracks were reduced to 2 the next year. Morgen Jewelry Co., Florsheim Shoes, Moore Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes, Anglo California National Bank with large electric signs on top. Banners strung across street and on streetlamps for Lions International convention parade on July 28, 1947. Phelan Building in distance.