Looking over the east side of Portsmouth Square toward the waterfront, San Francisco, CA, circa 1856

Stage Office, Plaza Intelligence Office, Golden State Bakery, and Job Printing Office in view. Advertisement in view for "Young's Cloak, Bonnet & Fancy Goods Establishment. Wholesale & Retail." Shipping visible in the distance. Photo appears in the book "San Francisco Album" which contains views photographed by George R. Fardon circa 1856. Plate 4. Published in 1859 by Herre and Bauer in San Francisco, CA.