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Seal Rocks

"Seal Rocks At Cliff House"

San Francisco Cal

(Postmarked  July 22 1911  -  Click above image for magnification, see below for ship close-up)


 

 


SEAL ROCKS - SAN FRANCISCO
Piggott '38

 

 

Ben Butler was a celebrity of Seal Rocks during the 1860's.  He was name after Major General Benjamin Butler of Civil War fame.  He was given this name by Horace Greely of "Go West!" fame.

Ben's obituary even made the NY Times!  Click here

Ben Butler, presumably deceased and on the way to the taxidermist

 

Ben Butler on display, 1895


 

 

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