Musée Mécanique

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Musée Mécanique

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May 8, 2024

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We empty out our change purse and visit Dan Zelinsky - the owner and head mechanic of the Musee Mecanique - one of the few remaining vintage arcades in the country. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/musee-mecanique-san-francisco

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May 8, 2024

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