wnp72.15969

Embarcadero Freeway

November 1, 1989

Ferry Building in background. Greg posing on car free freeway following the freeway's closure after the Loma Prieta earthquake.

Location

Pier 1 The Embarcadero, 94105

Financial District

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: Greg Gaar
Date Added: August 11, 2021
Contributor: Courtesy of Greg Gaar
Format: negative

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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