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Typed paper attached to back of photo, "S.P. Negative X-881, Oakland pier from top of terminal." Across the bottom of the photo, "1723 View of Oakland and Pier from top S.P.R.R. Co. Depot." Photo was taken from the top of the depot at the end of the Oakland Mole looking back toward Oakland. On the left side is the Oakland Long Wharf with a train traveling on it. The Mole is criss-crossed with train tracks and a dirt road.