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Description
V1p36h In PHOTO ALBUM-VAULT: ** fc917.9461 A3, Vol. I, page 36 bottom right. This photograph is contained in one of two volumes by Dobbin titled "Album of San Francisco." View of San Francisco Bay and Meiggs' Wharf looking northeast from Russian Hill. Various houses and buildings in foreground. Two sailing vessels and two steamships in bay. Text on photo: "Meigg's Wharf 1865, foot of Powell St. North Beach." Copy of a reproduction.Text printed below photo: "The Long Wharf at North Beach, built by Harry Meiggs to get the shipping business of the city. The 'L' was built later." Dobbins' written caption: "Meiggs Wharf 1871. Revenue Cutter 'Wayanda' outside vessel. U.S. Lighthouse Tender 'Shubrick' inside vessel."
Type
image
Format
Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
1 photoprint ; 3 3/4 x 3 in.
Identifier
(C)001380450CSL01-Aleph (DRA)VVV-3707
Subject
Waterfronts--California--San Francisco Piers & wharves--California--San Francisco San Francisco (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints Aerial views
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