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Embarcadero near Mission Nov 1939

View northeast across Embarcadero with Ferry Building (and its pedestrian overpass) in background, to northbound Market Street Railway (MSRy) 35-Line #272. In distance left, Harbor Garage, Ferry Station Post Office, Wellman Coffee. Ad for Yes on Prop. 10 on car. Prop. 10 was sponsored by MSRy in 1939 to prohibit jitney competition on its lines. Rail service on the 35 line ended November 5, 1939.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

Embarcadero near Mission Embarcadero near Mission

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