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In June of 1948, San Francisco International Airport exceeded one million annual passengers. The once spacious airport lobby quickly became outdated as more airline ticket counters competed for space. #SFOHistory San Francisco International Airport (SFO), passenger waiting room 1954 SFO Museum Collection 2011.032.0406
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