wnp15.1295

California & Montgomery

January 1, 1906

1906 Earthquake and Fire, View west from center of California Street to Grace Church, Fairmont Hotel, Old St. Mary's Church in distance. At right, San Francisco Savings Union, six story bank building at corner of California and Spring (then known as Webb). Smaller building to its right is German Savings & Loan Society. Many pedestrians sightseeing in street, men in chairs with small tent.

Location

401 Montgomery St, 94104

Financial District

Keywords

Artifact

Citation: Western Photographic Co.
Date Added: March 2, 2017
Contributor: Courtesy of a Private Collector

Rights

Downloadable: Yes

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