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	San Francisco's de Young Museum's Tower Reveals Remarkable Bay Area Beauty

GlennFrancoSimmons

1-16-2009 11:00 PM

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The de Young Museum's tower offers a panoramic view of San Francisco, the Marin Headlands, Presidio, Sutro Mountain, Golden Gate and much more.

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