wnp71.0572

Embarcadero

January 1, 1895

Probably Pier 1. Riverboat ' T. C. Walker' at left (see wnp71.0569) Rowboats and small launch pulling sailors in rowboats. Yerba Buena Island in distance. Steamer T.C. Walker was built in 1885 and took passengers between San Francisco and Stockton until the 1930s. [G57 SBO-021] (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346)

Location

Pier 1, Pier 1 The Embarcadero, 94105

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: September 14, 2018
Contributor: Courtesy of the Golden Gate NRA, Park Archives

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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