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View norts from between California and Sacramento on Grant. Lanterns strung along street and across at intersections. Shangri-La Art Goods, United Dept. Store, Eastern Bakery, Republic Hotel, Chinese Village liquors, Kan's Restaurant, Kuo Wah Co., Lotus Bowl Chinese Food, Canton Bazaar
Chinatown
Chinatown, view north from center of Grant Ave. Chinese Lily Jewelry Art Goods, Lamps of China, Shanghai Low restaurant, Tai Chong & Co. Lanterns strung across and along street.
Chinatown
View north on Grant Avenue from Jackson Street, Ginn Wall Hardware, 1016 Grant, at right
Chinatown
Elevated view northwest across Montgomery to buildings on west side of street, from Eureka Theater, which was at 320 Montgomery Street. Selleck's Photographic Gallery, Kennedy & Bell Carpets. Wells Fargo Express and Bank in Parrott Building, or Parrott Block (1852, Architect Stephen Williams) at center. Two horsecars approaching. [150. Montgomery Street, from Eureka Theater]
Financial District
1906 Earthquake and Fire, view west from middle of street to police and crowd gathered to watch approaching fire and firefighters spraying water on buildings in the distance. On left, Emporium department store on fire. In distance right, Flood Building. Phelan Building on far right, as yet undamaged. [Emporium on Fire. Copyright 1906. Pillsbury Picture Co. No. 150] Same original image as wnp37.01464.
Downtown / Union Square
1906 Earthquake and Fire, View north on Market near Stockton, Whittell Building framework, California Baking, newly built Regal shoe store. City of Paris ruins at left.
Downtown / Union Square
Looking north toward Market Street. In the far distance you can see the St Francis Hotel, Academy of Sciences and Pioneer Hall. At far left, New Golden Gate Hotel 164 4th Street. Saloon with Wunder Beer sign at right at Natoma St. corner. [Rerailing 4th St between Howard & Mission]. . - United Railroads [U00457]
South of Market
View southeast across Market to large one story brick building on southeast corner with multiple storefronts, including Artesian Bar (Martin Tiedemann), shoe repair, Metropolis Market, wine & liquor store, Emporium Hatworks 239 Market, Phoenix Tool & Valve Co, Sun Set Lunch Parlor, Globe Tailoring Co 255 Market, May Seed Co. 259 Market, Crossley's Cafe & Bar saloon on corner. Sutter Street Shuttle horse car at left, Winchester Hotel horse drawn coach. John Rothschild & Co. Wholesale Grocers in distance left, 11-15 Spear, with sign for Seaboard National Bank at left. Streetlights are large bulbs hanging from wooden crossbars on overhead streetcar wiring support poles. - United Railroads [U02198]
Financial District
Elevated view northwest across Montgomery between Sutter and Post Sts. L to R: Masonic Temple, Kerby, Byrne & Co., Meagher, Taaffe & Co., N Skerrett, J.W. Davidson & Co. Slightly different image as wnp37.00617. [143. Lick House from Michel's Building, corner Market and Montgomery Streets]
Financial District
Elevated view northwest across Montgomery between Sutter and Post Sts. L to R: Masonic Temple, Kerby, Byrne & Co., Meagher Taaffe & Co., N Skerrett, J.W. Davidson & Co. Same original image as wnp37.00617 [143. Lick House from Michel's Building, corner Market and Montgomery Streets]
Downtown / Union Square
Elevated view northwest across Montgomery between Sutter and Post Sts. Kerby, Byrne & Co., Meagher Taaffe & Co., N Skerrett, J.W. Davidson & Co. Detail from wnp71.0150 [144. Entrance to Lick House, Montgomery Street]
Downtown / Union Square
Elevated view west on Clay to Clay St. Cable RR cable car on Kearny Street Terminus. Portsmouth Square on right. R. Cutlar Dentist, H. Traube watchmaker and jeweler at left. Watkins stereo card number 2368. Original Title: 'Clay St. Hill R.R., San Francisco, Cal. Run by A.S. Hallidie's patent Endless Steel Wire Rope and Gripping Attachment. Overcomes an Elevation of 307 feet in a length of 2800 feet. Worst grade, one foot in six.'
Chinatown
View to northwest corner, large Dr. Libbey dentist sign (Mark L. Libbey) with portrait on roof. Gold tooth (which may have inspired Frank Norris' use in 'McTeague') hanging from 2nd floor, George Finck jewelry, F. D. Ring (Frederick D. Ring) watches, jewelry and silverware on ground floor. Contra Costa Laundry Association delivery wagon at right, Wm. Monahan (real estate) at far left. This small lot was a holdout to larger buildings and is still evident on the corner in 2021. Watkins No. 1713 Title: Corner of Geary and Kearny streets, S.F [1713. Corner of Geary & Kearny Streets, S.F.]
Downtown / Union Square
Elevated view west on Clay to Clay St. Cable RR cable car on Kearny Street Terminus. Portsmouth Square on right. R. Cutlar Dentist, H. Traube watchmaker and jeweler at left. Watkins stereo card number 2368. Original Title: 'Clay St. Hill R.R., San Francisco, Cal. Run by A.S. Hallidie's patent Endless Steel Wire Rope and Gripping Attachment. Overcomes an Elevation of 307 feet in a length of 2800 feet. Worst grade, one foot in six.'
Chinatown
Elevated view west on Clay to Clay St. Cable RR cable car at Kearny Street Terminus. Portsmouth Square on right. R. Cutlar Dentist, H. Traube watchmaker and jeweler at left. Watkins stereo card number 2368 (Variant). Original Title: 'Clay St. Hill R.R., San Francisco, Cal. Run by A.S. Hallidie's patent Endless Steel Wire Rope and Gripping Attachment. Overcomes an Elevation of 307 feet in a length of 2800 feet. Worst grade, one foot in six.'
Chinatown