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& St. Mark s Lutheran Church This 1894 pink brick church is a mix of Gothic and Romanesque styles. After the 1906 earthquake (see p37), it served as a first aid station and shelter. d 1111 O Farrell St Map P1 (415) 928-7770 Services: pensoes gere 9am & 11am Sun Free www.sfmarkssf. org

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