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San Francisco,CA - c1880 - Chinatown 6663 Jackson St. Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 300.00 USD
San Francisco,CA - c1880 - Chinatown 6663 Jackson St. Photograph :
San Francisco “Chinatown” photograph. Measures 12’’x10’’ on large white matte. Low to medium contrast and focus is sharp. Photograph is in good condition, matte has wear. Edges of matte are worn and a small part of the top right corner has torn off. No photographer identified. A steep San Francisco street scene is shown in the late 19th century. There are several brick buildings in the distance along a few small wooden shacks. People are gathered towards the bottom of the street, perhaps engaging in daily business. Two women are clearly seen walking on the sidewalk. Starting in the 1840s, the Chinese made their way to San Francisco in hopes of work during the gold rush times. San Francisco’s “Chinatown” is the largest and oldest one in the United States. Today the area is home to over 100,000 people.