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The San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection is part of the San Francisco History Center of the San Francisco Public Library. The San Francisco History Center is the designated archives for the City and County of San Francisco. The San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection contains photographs and works on paper of San Francisco and California views from 1850 to the present. The goal of the Center is to document San Francisco life and history. The San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection shares 55,000+ images online at digitalsf images. Rights Statement

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WPA San Francisco Scale Model in City Hall, April 9, 1940

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  • Σταύρος said:
    My getaway from the city

WPA San Francisco Scale Model in City Hall, April 9, 1940

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  • George Oates said:
    Magic!

Looking southeast from above Market & Valencia Streets, May 1906

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  • David Gallagher said:
    The powerhouse is at the site of Flax Art Supply ( closed 2016)
  • Warren Wulzen said:
    D H Wulzen climbed to the roof of the apartment building on the east side of Laguna St, just off Market St, to take this photo, AAG-0505 and AAG-0507.
  • jessamyn west said:
    Warren Wulzen Neat fact. Are you a relative?
  • David Gallagher said:
    jessamyn west Warren is DH Wulzen's grandson
  • jessamyn west said:
    David Gallagher Thanks!

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