Contains 593 photos
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
South of Market
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
South of Market
Aerial view north to a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. Land cleared for the extension of the Central Freeway visible on both sides of Valencia.150 Otis, built 1916 as Juvenile Detention Home, and in 1957 Department of Social Services offices, at center above smoke plume (SF Landmark # 248). Freeway onramp at lower right. (Fire was the same day as a major earthquake, though determined to be unrelated.)
Mission
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
Mission
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. View northeasterly from above from Mission and Duboce, Market Street and Octavia at top center. Land on both sides of Valencia and along Octavia has been cleared for the extension of the Central Freeway. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
Mission
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce between Mission and Valencia Street. A Wide view south from above Mission near 12th, Howard Street at left, Market at right. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
South of Market
Wide Aerial view south toward a 3-alarm fire on Duboce between Mission and Valencia Street from about Nob Hill showing much of downtown all the way to San Bruno Mountain. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
North Beach
Wide Aerial view north east toward smoke from a 3-alarm fire on Duboce between Mission and Valencia Street from above the Future Diamond Heights, undeveloped in the foreground. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
Glen Park
Wide Aerial northeast over Westwood Park and Sunnyside, Diamond Heights and Mt. Davidson at center. The south side of Mt. Davidson is partially developed, Diamond Heights is completely undeveloped, and development of Midtown Terrace and the south side of Twin Peaks in progress. Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way visible on right along present-day Interstate 280. Smoke from a 3-alarm fire on Duboce between Mission and Valencia Street (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
Westwood Park
Wide Aerial northeast over Sunnyside, Diamond Heights and Mt. Davidson at center. The south side of Mt. Davidson is partially developed, Diamond Heights is completely undeveloped, and development of Midtown Terrace and the south side of Twin Peaks in progress. (cropped version of wnp14.13271) Smoke from a 3-alarm fire on Duboce between Mission and Valencia Street (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
Westwood Park
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. (the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
Mission
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark, showing the northern Mission District and Potrero Hill. Circular roadway to right of smoke plume is onramp to Freeway. Seals Stadium at top right. At lower right, National Guard Armory and former Valencia Theatre, which in 1929 had been converted to a church. (Fire was the same day as a major earthquake, though determined to be unrelated.)
South of Market
Aerial view of a 3-alarm fire on Duboce across from Woodward Street (Between Mission and Valencia Street), now in the path of the Central Freeway and site of SOMA West Skatepark. View east above Valencia Street and Duboce, showing the northern Mission District. Former Valencia Theatre, converted to a church in 1929, at lower right. (Fire was the same day as a major earthquake though determined to be unrelated)
South of Market
1906 Earthquake and Fire, view east on Golden Gate Ave. Crowds, some standing on construction materials, watching fire devour area south of Market Street. Golden Gate Livery Stable 24 Golden Gate Ave., Prager's Department Store (Murphy Building), Marks Bros., Galt House. Hale's Department Store on 6th across Market. [9] (Original print of wnp37.01213)
Tenderloin
1906 Earthquake and Fire, View south from empty lot (future site of the Hibernia Office Building/Hotel Boyd) on Jones between Golden Gate And McAllister. Fire burning on Market Street in the background. Murphy-Grant Building at left, Hibernia Bank at right. Many refugees with furniture and belongings in lot where construction was in progress.
Tenderloin