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, "SW from about Bush & Mason." Photo shows the destruction of the city following the 1906 earthquake and fire. Debris is piled where buildings once stood. Many of the buildings that are still standing are missing walls and windows. In the distance, through the smoke from the smoldering fires, is the devasted City Hall building with is skelatal dome.
Concepts:
building; ruin; 1906 Earthquake and Fire
Places:
San Francisco City Hall
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