-ad 101-

Horrific Scene of San Francisco After the 1906 Earthquake”

Horrific scenes of San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake which killed about 3,000 people and destroyed 80% of the city. View the top photo panorama of the city and the bottom photo of The Call newspaper building as seen from Grant Avenue.
-ad 104-

What a horrific scene showing San Francisco after the terrible 1906 earthquake, which killed about 3,000 people and destroyed 80% of the city. The top photo is a panorama of the city and the bottom is a view of The Call newspaper building as seen from Grant Avenue.

“Earthquake panorama.” San Francisco after the devastating earthquake and fire of April 18, 1906. Landmarks include the domed, burned-out shell of the Call newspaper tower at left, and City Hall at right. Still standing and open for business: Cold Day Lunch and Oyster House, along with “New Franks” and “Original Coppa.” 8.5 x 6.5 inch glass negative originally from the Wyland Stanley collection of San Francisciana, purchased and scanned by Shorpy.

Source: Shorpy

San Francisco, 1906. “The Call newspaper building from Grant Avenue.” 8×10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company.

Source: Shorpy

Recommended For You

09352u-1024x730.jpg
The White House Lit Up at Night in 1911 for President and Mrs. Taft's Wedding Anniversary
03362a-964x1024.jpg
Uncovering the History of Atlanta in 1864: A Photo and Map Analysis
4a09759u-1024x802.jpg
Exploring Granville St. in Vancouver, Canada in 1902: Photos and History
dean-in-color-1024x773.jpg
This Amazing Colorized Image Of James Dean Will Take Your Breath Away
18452009709_47cd0b4612_o-1024x683.jpg
A Rare Look Inside the Presidential Limousine with President Bush and Vice President Cheney
3a53268u-822x1024.jpg
A Rare Look at the Statue of Liberty Head on Display in Paris in 1883
-ad 105-
-ad 103-

Featured Photos

October 1864. "Petersburg, Virginia. Hospital stewards of 2d Division, 9th Corps, in front of tents."
Enjoying a Bottle of Wine in Front of Tents: A Photo from October 1864 in Petersburg, Virginia
Abraham Lincoln in 1863 by Mathew Brady
An Iconic Moment Captured: Mathew Brady's Photograph of Abraham Lincoln in 1863
jfkwhp-st-a41-1-61_a.jpg
A Rare Look at President John F. Kennedy's Speech at the University of Washington in 1961
shorpy-8b18427a.jpg
A Fascinating Photo From the Depths of the Great Depression in Des Moines, Iowa
o-lebron-baby-pic-facebook.jpg
A Look Back at Lebron James' Childhood: From Baby to Superstar
shorpy_4a24893a.jpg
A Fascinating Look at Montreal 100 Years Ago
4712646597_43a9bc8c85_o-1024x695.jpg
A Look Back at King William Street in the 1950s: An Old Photo of Adelaide
29642u-1024x694.jpg
Exploring Historical Buenos Aires Through Photos: Plaza de la Constitución in 1900
20202u-1024x753.jpg
A Rare Look at the Argentine National Congress Building in Buenos Aires in 1909
3c20789u-1024x715.jpg
A Trip Back in Time: Old Hong Kong Supreme Court Building in the 1910s

Get Your Daily Dose of History