Untitled (Russ Building from Chinatown, San Francisco) c. 1925

Editor: This photograph, titled *Untitled (Russ Building from Chinatown, San Francisco)* by William Edward Dassonville, captures a foggy cityscape. What symbols or meanings do you find resonant in this image? Curator: The photograph contrasts traditional Chinese architecture with the modern Russ Building. Think about what that juxtaposition represents: the old world meeting the new, tradition versus progress, or even the cultural identity of San Francisco at that time. Editor: So, it's about the interplay of these different symbols? Curator: Indeed. Note how the fog obscures details, creating a sense of mystery or perhaps even suggesting the transient nature of cultural landscapes. What lasting memories and cultural continuity does it evoke for you? Editor: I hadn't considered how the fog itself might be symbolic. Thank you. Curator: It is a powerful visual representation that highlights cultural memory and continuity through visual symbols.