W Burnside Street, 1917

Posted by Fred Stewart

W Burnside Street between 1st and 2nd Avenues, October 4, 1917. The old Burnside Bridge is visible in the background.

W Burnside between 1st Ave. and 2nd Ave., Oct. 4, 1917: A2008-004.44

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