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Downtown in Ruins

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View south from Telegraph Hill. From left, Merchants Exchange, Kohl Building, Mills Building, Palace Hotel and Crocker Building at center, Chronicle Annex, Call Building, Mutual Savings Bank Building at right. Hall of Justice on Portsmouth Square at far right. [Panorama looking east].

Location

99-113 Telegraph Hill Blvd, 94133

Telegraph Hill

Keywords

Artifact

Date Added: September 9, 2016
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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