wnp14.4824

Sacramento above Powell

October 1, 1908

1906 Earthquake and Fire, view east from Nob Hill above Powell Street between Sacramento and Clay Streets to Ferry Building over Chinatown. Some earthquake and fire ruins exist, but much reconstruction has occurred. A cable car is seen heading south on Powell. Alaska Commercial Building (1907, Meyers and Ward, Architects), Kohl Building, Merchant's Exchange Building, Clunie Building, Sing Fat Building (1907) and Old St. Mary's Church are seen in the background right of center. Fairmont Hotel at right. In far left background, Appraisers Building, Montgomery Block, U.S. Customs House under construction. Bank of Italy Building at Montgomery and Clay beyond chimney at left. Donaldina Cameron House at Sacramento and Joice Streets left of center. See wnp14.1233, taken around same time.