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California near Powell circa 1955

View east on California St. to approaching cable car. New Crest Auto Center at right. In distance left, 720 California building after 2-story addition, Home Insurance Company Building (later Fireman's Fund) with Colonial tower. Large S-P sign atop Southern Pacific Building in background center installed March, 1954. New Crest Auto Center at right.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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