wnp70.1148

Sacramento near Powell

January 1, 1908

Night view east from Nob Hill to illuminated ships at anchor in bay, the 'Great White Fleet. Ferry Building visible at left with lights on tower and giant electric stars and stripes shield decoration in front. Kohl Building, Alaska Commercial Building (1907), Merchants Exchange, Clunie Building, Mills Building. Pagoda of Sing Fat Building (1907) outlined with electric lights. Sacramento & Powell intersection at lower right.

Location

1032 Sacramento St, 94108

Nob Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: November 17, 2020
Contributor: Courtesy of Molly Blaisdell

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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