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Bush & Sansome

January 1, 1869

Elevated view northwest across Bush. Brooklyn Hotel with cabs and a stagecoach in front and men posed in front and on the balcony (opened at this location in late 1868). Mercantile Library, built 1867-68. Empty lot beyond was site of Calvary Presbyterian Church, indicating this photograph is from 1869, when a replacement structure was built by Nicholas Luning. California Neck Tie Factory (Mrs. A.H. Makins), 206 Bush, James Swain bootmaker, 206 Bush, Dietle & Beck bootmakers, 204 Bush. [Bush St. from Sansome 1875 (Sic) SS-5 Turrill & Miller] [F810 SS-005] (GGNRA/Behrman GOGA 35346)