wnp72.215

Market near Powell

January 1, 1974

Man with crutches panhandling on corner with paper bag.

Location

870 Market St, 94102

Downtown / Union Square

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: Greg Gaar
Date Added: June 5, 2019
Contributor: Courtesy of Greg Gaar

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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