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View SE from Nob Hill

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, 'The Great Earthquake and Fire ... Morning of the earthquake, beginning of the fire.' Taken from the Mark Hopkins home. Elevated view southeast. Call Building at center, Temple Emanu-El at right. Colorized postcard.

Keyword

Postcard

Artifact

Date Added: May 26, 2023
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector
Publisher: The American News Company
Format: Postcard, Lithographic

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Downloadable: Yes

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