Object number:
H97.1.162
Object name:
photograph
Maker:
John R. Breen
Date made:
April 1906
Material / Technique:
gelatin silver
Dimensions:
H: 13 in, W: 11.25 in
Credit line:
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.
Copyright status:
In Copyright
Copyright holder:
Oakland Museum of California
Content description:
Handwritten on the back, "Pix made 1906 S.F. fire by John R. Breen- descendant of Donner party survivor. Presumed to be old Palace Hotel." Photo shows the hotel with flames and smoke shooting out of the windows and doors.
Concepts:
fire; 1906 Earthquake and Fire; Palace Hotel
Places:
Palace Hotel
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