Envelope reads "San Pablo avenue 1927." Photograph is a view of San Pablo Ave. from a tall building in downtown Oakland (around 12th St.) looking north. To the left of the frame half of Oakland City Hall can be seen. A number of other downtown high rises can also be seen. San Pablo extends from the center bottom to the top center of the frame and many automobiles, Key Route Train cars, and pedestrians can be seen. Many billboards and signs on buildings can be seen, including the American Theater Marquee which advertises "We're in the Army Now." For a complete list of visible signs see Subject field.