wnp71.1592

Portsmouth Square

January 1, 1863

Elevated view west to coal yard, daguerreotype gallery, King, Savage & Harrington Painting, and Hall of Records. [The Plaza 1863 PS-5] [F810 PS-005]

Location

733 Kearny St, 94108

Chinatown

Keyword

Copy Negative

Artifact

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

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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