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Description
On back: "West side of Market St. between Santa Clara and El Dorado [now Post] ca. 1860. Local militia company doing drill in street." Small unit of troops assembled in a dirt street, with flag and drummer at the front. A small number of people have gathered to watch. Businesses along the right side include a hotel and restaurant, Empire Market, H. Hyman San Francisco Store, furniture store, Hotel France, and possibly a barber. A windmill is at the far end of the street on a wooden scaffolding.
Type
image
Format
Black & White, Gelatin Silver Print
Identifier
267FAB57-8E08-4B70-944C-771897497552 1997-300-36
Subject
Soldiers Flags Drums Bayonets Streets Horses Windmills (LCSH) Hotels (LCSH) Restaurants Parades & processions Markets Nineteenth century (LCSH) Military parades & ceremonies Market Street (San Jose, Calif.)
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