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San Francisco in flames after April 18, 1906 earthquake. Within three days, fires caused by ruptured gas mains, destroyed approximately 25,000 buildings over 490 city blocks (BSLOC 2017 17 14) Stock Photo
RMKWDMD7–San Francisco in flames after April 18, 1906 earthquake. Within three days, fires caused by ruptured gas mains, destroyed approximately 25,000 buildings over 490 city blocks (BSLOC 2017 17 14)
Fire engine spraying water on burned buildings in San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake (BSLOC 2017 17 12) Stock Photo
RMKWDMD3–Fire engine spraying water on burned buildings in San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake (BSLOC 2017 17 12)
Burnt out ruins of San Francisco after the 3-day fire that followed the earthquake of April 18, 1906 (BSLOC 2017 17 20) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDF–Burnt out ruins of San Francisco after the 3-day fire that followed the earthquake of April 18, 1906 (BSLOC 2017 17 20)
Smoke billows over San Francisco in the 3-day fire that followed the earthquake of April 18, 1906. At the bottom, the photo includes 2 young women smiling at photographer Arnold Genthe in spite the inferno (BSLOC 2017 17 18) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDC–Smoke billows over San Francisco in the 3-day fire that followed the earthquake of April 18, 1906. At the bottom, the photo includes 2 young women smiling at photographer Arnold Genthe in spite the inferno (BSLOC 2017 17 18)
San Francisco burning after April 18, 1906 earthquake, with view of smoke over the Mission District. Within three days, fires, caused by ruptured gas mains, destroyed approximately 25,000 buildings over 490 city blocks (BSLOC 2017 17 16) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDA–San Francisco burning after April 18, 1906 earthquake, with view of smoke over the Mission District. Within three days, fires, caused by ruptured gas mains, destroyed approximately 25,000 buildings over 490 city blocks (BSLOC 2017 17 16)
Women cooking in the street, after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake. Cooking in buildings was forbidden until houses were inspected for gas leaks that would case explosions and/or fires. (BSLOC 2017 17 46) Stock Photo
RMKWDMET–Women cooking in the street, after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake. Cooking in buildings was forbidden until houses were inspected for gas leaks that would case explosions and/or fires. (BSLOC 2017 17 46)
Soldiers dynamiting buildings after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake. They aided the fire department by demolish buildings in the path of the fires, hoping to create fire breaks. Soldiers patrolled streets to prevent looting, and guarded critical buildings such as the U.S. Mint, Post Office, and County Jail (BSLOC 2017 17 36) Stock Photo
RMKWDME8–Soldiers dynamiting buildings after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake. They aided the fire department by demolish buildings in the path of the fires, hoping to create fire breaks. Soldiers patrolled streets to prevent looting, and guarded critical buildings such as the U.S. Mint, Post Office, and County Jail (BSLOC 2017 17 36)
Temporary shelters in street after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco, earthquake and 3-day fire. A hand written sign identified the burlap and rug-covered hovel as the Palace Hotel Grill. A man stands reading a newspaper on his front steps of his intact home. People could live in their stable homes, but could not cook inside until houses were inspected for gas leaks that would case explosions and/or fires. (BSLOC 2017 17 47) Stock Photo
RMKWDMEW–Temporary shelters in street after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco, earthquake and 3-day fire. A hand written sign identified the burlap and rug-covered hovel as the Palace Hotel Grill. A man stands reading a newspaper on his front steps of his intact home. People could live in their stable homes, but could not cook inside until houses were inspected for gas leaks that would case explosions and/or fires. (BSLOC 2017 17 47)
Smoke billowing over San Francisco, after April 18, 1906 earthquake. View from Stock Exchange building at the beginning of the fire (BSLOC 2017 17 13) Stock Photo
RMKWDMD4–Smoke billowing over San Francisco, after April 18, 1906 earthquake. View from Stock Exchange building at the beginning of the fire (BSLOC 2017 17 13)
Panoramic view from Nob Hill of San Francisco in ruins after the April 18, 1906 earthquake and fire (BSLOC 2017 17 21) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDG–Panoramic view from Nob Hill of San Francisco in ruins after the April 18, 1906 earthquake and fire (BSLOC 2017 17 21)
Step and chimney remain of a house after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake and fire. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 22) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDH–Step and chimney remain of a house after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake and fire. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 22)
Men search the rubble of a store, after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. A looted cash register remains in the ruins at corner of 4th and Market Streets (BSLOC 2017 17 29) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDX–Men search the rubble of a store, after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire. A looted cash register remains in the ruins at corner of 4th and Market Streets (BSLOC 2017 17 29)
A man walks on Mason St. after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake and fire. The photo taken from Market St. shows rubble from destroyed and damaged buildings (BSLOC 2017 17 24) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDK–A man walks on Mason St. after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake and fire. The photo taken from Market St. shows rubble from destroyed and damaged buildings (BSLOC 2017 17 24)
People walk on Market St. toward the ferry to leave San Francisco after the April 1906 earthquake. Of the citys 440,000 approximately 250,000 evacuated the city shortly after the disaster (BSLOC 2017 17 31) Stock Photo
RMKWDME1–People walk on Market St. toward the ferry to leave San Francisco after the April 1906 earthquake. Of the citys 440,000 approximately 250,000 evacuated the city shortly after the disaster (BSLOC 2017 17 31)
Scavengers in the rubble after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and 3-day fire. A few men appear to be opening tin cans, probably of food found in the ruins (BSLOC 2017 17 30) Stock Photo
RMKWDME0–Scavengers in the rubble after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and 3-day fire. A few men appear to be opening tin cans, probably of food found in the ruins (BSLOC 2017 17 30)
Chinese residents of San Francisco watching the fire following the earthquake of April 18, 1906. In the distance are crowds of people moving away from the fire zone. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 19) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDD–Chinese residents of San Francisco watching the fire following the earthquake of April 18, 1906. In the distance are crowds of people moving away from the fire zone. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 19)
San Francisco burning after April 18, 1906 earthquake viewed by people in Golden Gate Park. Note the trunks and bundles of peoples belongings of now homeless San Franciscans (BSLOC 2017 17 17) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDB–San Francisco burning after April 18, 1906 earthquake viewed by people in Golden Gate Park. Note the trunks and bundles of peoples belongings of now homeless San Franciscans (BSLOC 2017 17 17)
A Chinese man stands in the ruins of San Franciscos Chinatown after the April 18, 1906 earthquake. The Chinese community had to fight to be allowed to rebuild in their traditional neighborhood after the disaster. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 33) Stock Photo
RMKWDME3–A Chinese man stands in the ruins of San Franciscos Chinatown after the April 18, 1906 earthquake. The Chinese community had to fight to be allowed to rebuild in their traditional neighborhood after the disaster. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 33)
Refugee camp within the Presidio of San Francisco after the April 18, 1906 Earthquake and fire. 16,000 refugees were sheltered and fed at the Presidio. The 3,000 tents were arranged in orderly street-grid formation complete with numbers and directories (BSLOC 2017 17 37) Stock Photo
RMKWDME9–Refugee camp within the Presidio of San Francisco after the April 18, 1906 Earthquake and fire. 16,000 refugees were sheltered and fed at the Presidio. The 3,000 tents were arranged in orderly street-grid formation complete with numbers and directories (BSLOC 2017 17 37)
San Francisco in flames after April 18, 1906 earthquake. View includes the area east of Sansome Street, north of Bush Street, south of Jackson Street, and west of Embarcadero Street. The unburned area shown here is the Chinatown District, which would also be engulfed (BSLOC 2017 17 15) Stock Photo
RMKWDMD8–San Francisco in flames after April 18, 1906 earthquake. View includes the area east of Sansome Street, north of Bush Street, south of Jackson Street, and west of Embarcadero Street. The unburned area shown here is the Chinatown District, which would also be engulfed (BSLOC 2017 17 15)
A solitary man walks in the ruins after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake and 3-day fire. In the foreground is a sunken area on Market Street near Ferry building. April 20, 1906 (BSLOC 2017 17 28) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDW–A solitary man walks in the ruins after the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake and 3-day fire. In the foreground is a sunken area on Market Street near Ferry building. April 20, 1906 (BSLOC 2017 17 28)
3-day fire that followed the San Francisco Earthquake at Kearny, Third, Market, and Geary Streets. Flames can be seen coming from the windows of the Call Building at far left. The Mutual Bank Building and other structures in the foreground would also be consumed by the fire (BSLOC 2017 17 11) Stock Photo
RMKWDMCJ–3-day fire that followed the San Francisco Earthquake at Kearny, Third, Market, and Geary Streets. Flames can be seen coming from the windows of the Call Building at far left. The Mutual Bank Building and other structures in the foreground would also be consumed by the fire (BSLOC 2017 17 11)
Ruins of San Francisco City Hall after the April 18, 1906 earthquake and 3-day fire. In 1899, it was opened after a scandal about its 27 years of construction at a cost of $6 million. It was completely destroyed and replaced by a new building built at a different site (BSLOC 2017 17 26) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDN–Ruins of San Francisco City Hall after the April 18, 1906 earthquake and 3-day fire. In 1899, it was opened after a scandal about its 27 years of construction at a cost of $6 million. It was completely destroyed and replaced by a new building built at a different site (BSLOC 2017 17 26)
Charred corpse of a victim of the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake and 3-day fire. The death total is not precisely known. 700 deaths caused by the earthquake and fire is believed to underestimate the total fatalities by a factor of 3 to 4. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 27) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDR–Charred corpse of a victim of the April 18, 1906 San Francisco earthquake and 3-day fire. The death total is not precisely known. 700 deaths caused by the earthquake and fire is believed to underestimate the total fatalities by a factor of 3 to 4. Photo by Arnold Genthe (BSLOC 2017 17 27)
The ruins of San Francisco still smoldering after the April 18, 1906 earthquake and 3-day fire. Photo of Market Street between Sacramento and Third streets was taken from the Union Ferry Building. Through the smoke in center is the Call Building (BSLOC 2017 17 25) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDM–The ruins of San Francisco still smoldering after the April 18, 1906 earthquake and 3-day fire. Photo of Market Street between Sacramento and Third streets was taken from the Union Ferry Building. Through the smoke in center is the Call Building (BSLOC 2017 17 25)
St. Francis Hotel is still standing after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake and fire. At upper left, the landmark hotel on Union Square would be rebuilt and re-opened in 1908. The St. Francis, a new building with a steel frame, is surrounded by older, now totally destroyed wood and masonry structures (BSLOC 2017 17 23) Stock Photo
RMKWDMDJ–St. Francis Hotel is still standing after the April 18, 1906, San Francisco earthquake and fire. At upper left, the landmark hotel on Union Square would be rebuilt and re-opened in 1908. The St. Francis, a new building with a steel frame, is surrounded by older, now totally destroyed wood and masonry structures (BSLOC 2017 17 23)
A Chinese man stands in the ruins of San Franciscos Chinatown after the April 18, 1906 earthquake. Of the 15,000 Chinese living in San Francisco’s Chinatown most Chinese left for Oakland, with only 400 remaining in the city. The post-earthquake Committee on the Location of Chinatown allowed the re-building so not to lose tax revenues and Oriental trade (BSLOC 2017 17 34) Stock Photo
RMKWDME4–A Chinese man stands in the ruins of San Franciscos Chinatown after the April 18, 1906 earthquake. Of the 15,000 Chinese living in San Francisco’s Chinatown most Chinese left for Oakland, with only 400 remaining in the city. The post-earthquake Committee on the Location of Chinatown allowed the re-building so not to lose tax revenues and Oriental trade (BSLOC 2017 17 34)
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