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San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, 1906

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Contains 16 photographic prints taken by Arnold Genthe documenting the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire. Some images are unidentified but depict the destruction of buildings and residences, views of the city burning, earthquake refugee camps and street kitchens. Identified images include a photograph of the Towne residence at California Street and Taylor Street; a refugee relief line on Fillmore Street at Bush Street; Fillmore Street between Sutter and Bush Streets; Jackson Street between Octavia and Laguna Streets; cracked pavement at Union and Steiner Streets; destruction at 3rd and Market Streets; and a photographed titled "Steps that Lead to Nowhere." Also contains photographic prints made from the negatives contained in this collection depicting the destruction of San Francisco after the 1906 Earthquake and Fire.

Dates

  • 1906

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.67 Linear feet (2 legal document boxes; 1 half legal document box; 1 oversize flat box)

Language of Materials

English