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Photo 942-654-085: Sir Francis Drake Hotel

Top from the west

Sir Francis Drake Hotel: Top from the west

Connected to Sir Francis Drake Hotel (San Francisco)

Photo credits: Chris Patriarca
Assigned category: building detail
Keywords: building top

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