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Polk & Broadway circa 1887

Elevated view southwest to Pacific Heights. Old St. Brigid Church (1864-1897) at Van Ness and Broadway to right of center. Lafayette Park at background left. Large house with Mansard roof and rear tower left of center is William C. Talbot house (S.C. Bugbee & Son Architect, built 1872 northeast Corner Jackson & Franklin, demolished 1931). On horizon at center with mansard roof and large tower, William Dunphy Mansion, 2122 Washington. Duplicate of wnp26.538.
Photographer Unknown (Courtesy of a Private Collector)

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