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Howard Street, called "Skid Row," the street of the unemployed in San Francisco, California

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https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017769700/

The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban street scene from what appears to be the early 1900s. Two men are featured in the foreground, both dressed in period-appropriate attire that suggests they may belong to lower socio-economic classes; one wears a hat and coat, while the other sports overalls with suspenders.

They stand on a sidewalk next to storefronts labeled "Calvary Tabernacle" and "Mission Calvary Mission." A sign indicating prices for various items such as eggs (25 cents), coffee ($0.39) hangs from one of the establishments' entrance, further emphasizing the economic context.

The backdrop shows more individuals in similar clothing engaging with or passing by these businesses on a brick-paved street lined with wooden and metal signage. The architecture suggests an older urban environment typical for "Skid Row," areas known historically to be hubs for marginalized populations like homeless people, alcoholics, and those struggling economically during the Great Depression era.

The black handwritten text overlaying part of the image reads in English as a form of graffiti or street expression but is too difficult to decipher fully.

Mar 14, 2025, 12:13 AM··App Admin

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